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Meanings of sceptical in английском

Marked by or given to doubt.

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Denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion.

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Today, many people in Europe are questioning the benefits of EU membership.
The Irish Times
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The SMH report today also includes several academics questioning Dr Fisher's conclusions.
News.com.au
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An undisclosed number of people were taken in for questioning, police said.
Reuters
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Four American missionaries held for questioning for several days have been released.
Reuters
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She said she would be questioning the Home Secretary today about it.
The Irish Times
1
But lenders remain skeptical and expect a balanced primary budget this year.
Reuters
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He is skeptical of any peaceful solution and saw more violence ahead.
Reuters
3
However, several of Schapiro's four SEC commissioner colleagues seem to be skeptical.
Reuters
4
Some analysts remain skeptical that Jordan will agree to use Israeli gas.
Reuters
5
I've heard promises and seen plans, but the community is naturally skeptical.
Ebony
1
Schuster said there's no doubting the task at hand for the visitors.
Radio NZ
2
Her new status leaves no room for doubting how she is viewed.
The Guardian
3
She said losing so many calves left her doubting her own abilities.
Radio NZ
4
For a moment I was offended, thinking she was doubting my choice.
After the fall
5
There is no doubting the good intentions of the Box Chicken project.
The Guardian
Usage of sceptical in английском
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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
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But he said he was sceptical the Syrian government would follow through.
BBC
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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
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I felt sceptical and shocked at first and couldn't quite believe it.
The Guardian
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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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