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skeptically

/ˈskɛp.tɪ.kəl.i/
(UK: sceptically)
skep · ti · cal · ly
Adjective:skeptical
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skeptically Lexical Profile

skeptically Game Scores & Validity

• adverb

1

American In a manner that shows doubt, reservation, or a questioning attitude toward accepted opinions or claims.

Example

"The committee listened skeptically as the contractor promised that the renovation would be finished ahead of schedule."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Spelled 'skeptically' in American English and 'sceptically' in British and Commonwealth English.

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• Nearby Words

skeletonlike
skeptic
skeptical
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skepticalness
skepticism
sketch

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Skeptically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/skeptically
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