Definition of SKEPTICAL

skeptical

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion
    • "a skeptical approach to the nature of miracles"
  • marked by or given to doubt
    • "a skeptical attitude"
    • "a skeptical listener"

Adj

  • Having, or expressing doubt; questioning.
  • Of or relating to philosophical skepticism or the skeptics.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin scepticus + -al; attested earlier than skeptic. By surface analysis, skeptic + -al.

Scrabble Score: 17

skeptical is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
skeptical is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
skeptical is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

skeptical is a valid Words With Friends word