— skeptically , adv. — skepticalness , n.
/skep"ti keuhl/ , adj.
1. inclined to skepticism; having doubt: a skeptical young woman.
2. showing doubt: a skeptical smile.
3. denying or questioning the tenets of a religion: a skeptical approach to the nature of miracles.
4. ( cap. ) of or pertaining to Skeptics or Skepticism.
Also, sceptical .
[ 1630-40; SKEPTIC + -AL 1 ]
Syn. 1. skeptic. See doubtful. 3. unbelieving.