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skeptically (ˈskɛptɪkəlɪ) 

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adjective

  1. (US) = sceptically

sceptically (ˈskɛptɪkəlɪ)  (British) or skeptically (US)

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adverb

  1. in a sceptical, doubting manner ⇒ he raised his eyebrows sceptically

sceptical or (archaic) (US) skeptical (ˈskɛptɪkəl Pronunciation for )

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adjective

  1. not convinced that something is true; doubtful
  2. tending to mistrust people, ideas, etc, in general
  3. of or relating to sceptics; sceptic

Derived Forms

ˈsceptically, (archaic, US) ˈskeptically adverb

skeptic (ˈskɛptɪk Pronunciation for skeptic ) 

Definitions

noun, adjective

  1. an archaic, and the usual US, spelling of sceptic

Derived Forms

ˈskeptical adjective
ˈskeptically adverb
ˈskepticalness noun
ˈskepticism noun

Example Sentences Including 'skeptically'

Mr. Chrtien responded skeptically to the proposal, but his likely successor, Paul Martin, said the government should consider it.
Globe and Mail (2003)
She looked at me skeptically , which only made me more determined.
Andrews, Virginia Web of Dreams
She looked on skeptically , but he insisted he didn't need her help.
Globe and Mail (2003)

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