Definition of "sceptical" [sceptical]

• Variant of skeptical. (adjective)

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• "I remain sceptical as to whether the voters of Northern Ireland actually care particularly about electing members of the main Westminster parties, but I admire the way the message is being delivered."
• "Indeed, I've remained sceptical from the beginning."
• "Kayani insists those ties have been severed but western officials remain sceptical, saying the army's world-view remains India-centric."