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Meanings of sceptical in anglès

Marked by or given to doubt.

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Denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion.

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Examples for "disbelieving"
Examples for "disbelieving"
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We will comply.' With an effort, he pulled a disbelieving Bars aside.
Return of the Crimson Guard
2
So if I start disbelieving him, I'd have to start disbelieving others.
Rock and Ice Magazine
3
Some muttered insults and accusations, whilst others merely looked shocked and disbelieving.
Roma Victrix
4
Liberation will be won through simply not disbelieving it upon hearing it.
The tibetan book of the dead
5
He went on to discuss the entire position of the disbelieving cleric.
The Soul of a Bishop
1
Those few capable of unbelieving the horde will simply be more efficient.
A nameless witch
2
This is sufficient reply to the unbelieving flouters at the moral law.
The Destiny of the Soul: A Critical History of the Doctrine of a...
3
The leading statesmen of the age were avowedly indifferent or professedly unbelieving.
A History of the Four Georges, Volume II
4
The unbelieving husband and father declared he would never be distrustful again.
The Wonders of Prayer / A Record of Well Authenticated and Wonde...
5
Our doctrines thereby carry credence even to the most impious and unbelieving.
Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2
Usage of sceptical in anglès
1
He is sceptical of any peaceful solution and saw more violence ahead.
Reuters
2
Some analysts remain sceptical that Jordan will agree to use Israeli gas.
Reuters
3
Teggart is sceptical but said families were open to hearing all evidence.
The Guardian
4
She is sceptical her former party's culture will change any time soon.
Radio NZ
5
The report appears sceptical of current policy formation in the education sector.
The Irish Times
6
Although many had registered to vote, their attitude toward politics remained sceptical.
The new yorker
7
Lowitt takes a sceptical view of green and sustainable efforts of business.
The Irish Times
8
But the press conference saw the family hit a more sceptical note.
The Guardian
9
However, experienced activists from all parties were sceptical the move would succeed.
The Irish Times
10
Investors have become sceptical about the company's proposed value, the sources said.
Reuters
11
But he said he was sceptical the Syrian government would follow through.
BBC
12
For once, this sceptical thought process does not actually make any sense.
The Irish Times
13
German regulators in principle are sceptical of mergers in the cable sector.
Reuters
14
I felt sceptical and shocked at first and couldn't quite believe it.
The Guardian
15
Although, as you can imagine, I have good reason to be sceptical.
The Naked God
16
But fragile demand means investors will be sceptical of the new schedule.
Reuters
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New Zealand
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