All 3 Uses of
skeptical
in
The Mill on the Floss
- As to the percussion-caps, he had almost resolved, in the bitterness of his heart, that he would throw them into a neighboring pond; for not only was he the solitary pupil, but he began even to have a certain scepticism about guns, and a general sense that his theory of life was undermined.†
Chpt 2.1
- The fact that he got through his supines without mistake the next day, encouraged him to persevere in this appendix to his prayers, and neutralized any scepticism that might have arisen from Mr. Stelling's continued demand for Euclid.†
Chpt 2.1
- Tom approached the subject carefully, as he was seated on the hearth with his father that evening, and Mr. Tulliver listened, leaning forward in his arm-chair and looking up in Tom's face with a sceptical glance.†
Chpt 5.2 *
Definition:
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(skeptical) doubtful (that something is true or worthwhile)
or more rarely:
generally tending to doubt what others believe