Sceptical vs. Skeptical

Sceptical vs. Skeptical — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Sceptical and Skeptical

Scepticaladjective

standard spelling of skeptical

Skepticaladjective

Having, or expressing doubt; questioning.

My teacher was skeptical when I told her my dog ate my homework.I can see why people are so skeptical [sic] about him, but I think he's on to something here. (regarded by organizations such as the [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8252235.stm BBC] as an error)Tom was skeptical when Paul told him that he saw Bigfoot.

Scepticaladjective

marked by or given to doubt;

a skeptical attitudea skeptical listener

Skepticaladjective

Of or relating to philosophical skepticism or the skeptics.

Scepticaladjective

denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion;

a skeptical approach to the nature of miracles

Skepticaladjective

denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion;

a skeptical approach to the nature of miracles
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Skepticaladjective

marked by or given to doubt;

a skeptical attitudea skeptical listener