different between skeptical vs unbelieving

English

skeptic +? -al

skeptical (comparative more skeptical, superlative most skeptical) (American spelling)

Having, or expressing doubt; questioning.
My teacher was skeptical when I told her my dog ate my homework.
I can see why people are so skeptical [sic] about him, but I think he's on to something here. (regarded by organizations such as the BBC as an error)
Tom was skeptical when Paul told him that he saw Bigfoot.
Of or relating to philosophical skepticism or the skeptics.

unbelieving (comparative more unbelieving, superlative most unbelieving)

That does not believe; incredulous, skeptical
Synonym: nonbelieving
Antonym: believing

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