Antisceptical

/ˌæntiˈskɛptɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Opposed to or rejecting skepticism; inclined to believe things rather than question them.

Etymology

From antisceptic + -al (adjective suffix). The -al ending transforms the noun/adjective into a purely adjectival form emphasizing the quality or state of opposing skepticism, following the pattern of English adjective formation from Greek-derived roots.

Kelly Says

People who are antisceptical believe first and ask questions later—they're the opposite of skeptics. This word is rarer than 'credulous' or 'gullible,' but it's more precise because it specifically describes someone who philosophically rejects the value of questioning itself.

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