All 3 Uses of
skeptical
in
Childhood's End
- "Now listen," began Rupert, "for the benefit of sceptics like George, let's get this straight.†
Chpt 8unconventional spelling: This is a British spelling. Americans use skeptics.
- He pretends to be open-minded and sceptical, but it's clear that he would never have spent so much time and effort in this field unless he had some subconscious faith.†
Chpt 9 *unconventional spelling: This is a British spelling. Americans use skeptical.
- Tonight's experience had weakened his contempt and scepticism for Jean's peculiar interests.†
Chpt 9unconventional spelling: This is a British spelling. Americans use skepticism.
Definition:
doubtful (that something is true or worthwhile)
or more rarely:
generally tending to doubt what others believe
or more rarely:
generally tending to doubt what others believe