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skepticalness

skep·ti·cal
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [skep-ti-kuh l]
    • /ˈskɛp tɪ kəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [skep-ti-kuh l]
    • /ˈskɛp tɪ kəl/

Definitions of skepticalness word

  • adjective skepticalness inclined to skepticism; having an attitude of doubt: a skeptical young woman who will question whatever you say. 1
  • adjective skepticalness doubtful about a particular thing: My teacher thinks I can get a scholarship, but I'm skeptical. 1
  • adjective skepticalness showing doubt: a skeptical smile. 1
  • adjective skepticalness denying or questioning the tenets of a religion: a skeptical approach to the nature of miracles. 1
  • adjective skepticalness (initial capital letter) of or relating to Skeptics or Skepticism. 1

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Origin of skepticalness

First appearance:

before 1630
One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1630-40; skeptic + -al1

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Parts of speech for Skepticalness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

skepticalness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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