unskeptical
|un-skep-ti-cal|
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/ˌənˈskɛptɪkəl/
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/ˌʌnˈskɛptɪk(ə)l/
not skeptical; readily believing
Etymology
'unskeptical' originates from English, specifically the prefix 'un-' + 'skeptical', where 'un-' meant 'not' and 'skeptical' is formed from 'skeptic' meaning 'one who inquiries or doubts'.
'skeptical' changed from Late Latin 'scepticus' (from Greek 'skeptikos') into Middle English and eventually became the modern English adjective 'skeptical'; the negative 'unskeptical' is a later English formation using the productive prefix 'un-'.
Initially, forms related to 'skeptic' emphasized 'inquiry' or 'reflection'; over time 'skeptical' came to mean 'doubting' and 'unskeptical' consequently developed the straightforward meaning 'not skeptical' or 'willing to accept.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not inclined to be skeptical; willing to accept statements or claims without strong doubt.
She was unskeptical of his explanation and accepted it without asking many questions.
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Adjective 2
lacking the characteristic attitude of a skeptic; not given to doubting or critical inquiry.
An unskeptical audience accepted the claims without demanding evidence.
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