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    skep·ti·cal
    [ˈskeptək(ə)l]
    adjective
    sceptical (adjective) · skeptical (adjective)
    1. not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations:
      "the public were deeply skeptical about some of the proposals"
    2. philosophy
      relating to the theory that certain knowledge is impossible.
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    adjective
    1. not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations:
      dubious
      doubtful
      doubting
      questioning
      cynical
      distrustful
      mistrustful
      suspicious
      disbelieving
      unconvinced
      incredulous
      hesitant
      scoffing
      pessimistic
      defeatist
      iffy
      Pyrrhonist
      having reservations
      taking something with a pinch of salt
      misbelieving
      minimifidian
      Opposite:
      certain
      convinced
      optimistic
     
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  1. Merriam Webster
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    Is it bad to be a skeptic?
    It is good to be skeptical about everything that you hear and read. In fact, skepticism is one of the defining characteristics of a scientist. Nevertheless, terms like “skeptic” and “open-minded” are often misappropriated by people in the anti-science movement, and many of the most biased people on the planet are under the delusion that they are skeptical.

    What does it mean to be a skeptic? - The Logic of Science

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    What is the definition for Skeptic?
    n. 1. One who instinctively or habitually doubts, questions, or disagrees with assertions or generally accepted conclusions. 2. One inclined to skepticism in religious matters. 3. Philosophy a. often Skeptic An adherent of a school of skepticism. b.

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    What is another word for Skeptic?
    Synonyms for skepticism include doubt, mistrust, distrust, uncertainty, suspicion, misgiving, dubiety, reservation, incertitude and apprehension. Find more similar ...

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    Are You a true skeptic?
    You are a rare type of person: a true skeptic. You have an innate talent for spotting the truth through the lies. You can spot shoddy evidence and a flawed argument a mile away. You always seem to know what or whom to believe, though, which means, ironically, your friends tend to see you as a trusting person. You are part skeptic and part dreamer.

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    Learn the meaning of skeptical, an adjective that means having or expressing doubt about something. See examples of how to use skeptical in sentences and compare with British spelling.

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