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Meanings of skeptical in English

Denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion.

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Marked by or given to doubt.

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Usage of skeptical in English
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But lenders remain skeptical and expect a balanced primary budget this year.
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He is skeptical of any peaceful solution and saw more violence ahead.
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However, several of Schapiro's four SEC commissioner colleagues seem to be skeptical.
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Some analysts remain skeptical that Jordan will agree to use Israeli gas.
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I've heard promises and seen plans, but the community is naturally skeptical.
Ebony
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Some futurists are skeptical, saying the SimCity approach sidesteps a critical challenge.
Wired
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But some patients are skeptical, as RNZ health correspondent Rowan Quinn reports.
Radio NZ
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However, analysts are skeptical of the deal, which has not yet closed.
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Economists are increasingly skeptical about whether, in general, tying actually harms competition.
Wired
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Economy Minister Giulio Tremonti says he is skeptical of large stimulus programs.
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The television industry, however, remains skeptical of online brands brought into television.
Wired
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Despite pledges of reform by many companies, some Japanese workers were skeptical.
Reuters
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But in a research note, Barclays Capital sounded skeptical of that view.
Reuters
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But professional educators remain skeptical of full-time online education for young students.
Reuters
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Levy is far more skeptical about the faith put in central banks.
Reuters
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The words were spoken in a cool skeptical manner that surprised him.
Serena
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