Sceptical – Not convinced that something is true; doubtful

(Pronounced skep-tih-kul)

To remember the definition of the word sceptical, use the following mnemonic:

This skeleton must be an optical (sceptical) illusion; I'm doubtful it really exists.

Examples of sceptical in a sentence

The older man was sceptical that ghosts existed.

She was sceptical of her sons story of where he was the night before.

They were sceptical about how well they did on the exam.