skeptical

adjective

skep·ti·cal ˈskep-ti-kəl

Synonyms of skeptical next

: relating to, characteristic of, or marked by skepticism

a skeptical listener

skeptically

ˈskep-ti-k(ə-)lē

adverb

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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Moscow does not publicize its military losses, and analysts are skeptical of casualty reports from both sides. —

Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024 Residents who are still skeptical of the police department's effectiveness were frustrated Thursday night by continued issues of homeless encampments and substance use. —

Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024 Many are skeptical of the cheap cable locks that come with new guns. —

John Diedrich, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024 Always be skeptical of any answers provided by generative AI (other concerns are the potential of AI confabulations or referred to as AI hallucinations, see my discussion at the link here). —

Lance Eliot, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for skeptical