"pseudoskeptical" meaning in English

See pseudoskeptical in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more pseudoskeptical [comparative], most pseudoskeptical [superlative]
Etymology: pseudo- + skeptical Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|pseudo|skeptical}} pseudo- + skeptical Head templates: {{en-adj}} pseudoskeptical (comparative more pseudoskeptical, superlative most pseudoskeptical)
  1. (derogatory) Of a skeptic or their views: claiming to approach the disputed issue in a neutral manner, but actually prejudiced against it. Tags: derogatory Related terms: pseudoskeptic, pseudoskepticism
    Sense id: en-pseudoskeptical-en-adj-cHLdSd0M Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with pseudo-

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