skeptical
adjective
skep·ti·cal
ˈskep-ti-kəl 
: relating to, characteristic of, or marked by skepticism
a skeptical listener
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Examples of skeptical in a Sentence
She's highly skeptical of the researchers' claims.
He says he can win, but I remain skeptical.
When I said I'd finished my homework early, Mom looked skeptical.
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Some were skeptical that this could be correct, but more reports were needed to be sure.
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David Phelan, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Godard’s intellectual approach never turns skeptical.
—Armond White, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
Back then, Americans were confused and/or skeptical of the official versions of events.
—Steven Gaydos, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
In the end, proximity proved essential to convincing the most skeptical residents.
—Marina Lopes, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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David Phelan, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Godard’s intellectual approach never turns skeptical.
—Armond White, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
Back then, Americans were confused and/or skeptical of the official versions of events.
—Steven Gaydos, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
In the end, proximity proved essential to convincing the most skeptical residents.
—Marina Lopes, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Skeptical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skeptical. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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