All 3 Uses of "skeptical" in "O Pioneers!"

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All 3 Uses

skeptical
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O Pioneers!
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The lips had already a little curl of bitterness and skepticism.†
Chpt 1.1

skepticism = doubt (that something is true)
It happened to be the first silo on the Divide, and Alexandra's neighbors and her men were skeptical about it.†
Chpt 2.2
Lou looked skeptical.
Chpt 2.3 *

skeptical = doubtful (unbelieving)

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(1) (skeptical)
doubtful (that something is true or worthwhile)

or more rarely:

generally tending to doubt what others believe
(2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)