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adj. - Denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion; Marked by or given to doubt.

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  • Indeed, I've remained sceptical from the beginning.
  • Now, I would not be too surprised to find that many of you remain sceptical about the oil sands.
  • We use the word sceptical in its etymological sense: it was an age of inquiry, of doubt to be resolved.
  • The reason so many are sceptical is perhaps because of the insults directed at those who dare to question.
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