Antonym of SCEPTICAL is:

A. Scapegoat
B. Scoffing
C. Certain
D. Reticent

Explanation:

The word sceptical means having doubts, questioning something, or not easily believing what is said.

In simple words: uncertain or doubtful.

The opposite of sceptical is certain, which means sure, confident, and having no doubt.

So, Certain is the correct antonym of Sceptical.

Imagine a friend tells you that he won a million dollars online:

If you do not believe him immediately and ask for proof, you are sceptical.
If you completely trust the information and have no doubts, you are certain.

Doubtful = Sceptical
Sure and confident = Certain

Sceptical means doubtful or not easily convinced.
It is often used when someone questions facts or claims.
Certain means sure and confident without doubt.
Scapegoat, Scoffing, and Reticent are unrelated.
Therefore, Certain is the correct antonym of Sceptical.
This type of vocabulary question is common in PPSC, FPSC, CSS, PMS, NTS, IELTS, TOEFL, and other competitive exams.

❓ Sceptical = Doubtful
✅ Certain = Sure

Doubt ↔ Confidence
Sceptical ↔ Certain ✔️

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