All 4 Uses of
skeptical
in
Harry Potter (#7) and the Deathly Hallows
- Harry glanced into the cracked, dusty mirror and saw Ron and Hermione exchanging skeptical looks behind his back.†
Chpt 12 *
- "And what exactly did I say?" asked Hermione, her tone somewhere between skepticism and curiosity.†
Chpt 19
- "But then… do you mean…" said Hermione slowly, and Harry could tell that she was trying to keep any trace of skepticism out of her voice, "that you believe these objects — these Hallows — really exist?"†
Chpt 21
- "Yes, but could you keep your trap shut?" said Hermione, looking skeptical.†
Chpt 21
Definition:
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(skeptical) doubtful (that something is true or worthwhile)
or more rarely:
generally tending to doubt what others believe