# skeptic vs skeptical

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### skeptic
*noun · IPA /ˈskɛp.tɪk/ · frequency rank #33,419*
Someone who doubts beliefs, claims, plans, etc. that are accepted by others as true or appropriate, especially one who habitually does so.

### skeptical
*adjective · IPA /ˈskɛptɪkəl/ · frequency rank #11,606*
Having, or expressing doubt; questioning.

## Source
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