as in skeptical
inclined to doubt or question claims
if we were to listen to those negativistic bean counters, we would never have a marketing campaign of any kind
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Adjective
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The Federal Trade Commission under President Trump is beefing up its staff with a string of new hires who are skeptical of Big Tech.—
Marc Caputo,
Axios,
10 Feb. 2025 -
Joel Corry, a former agent who covers NFL contracts and the salary cap for CBS Sports, is skeptical of a quick resolution.—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Did Belle Gibson visit that very suspicious doctor?—
Erin Jensen,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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According to the press release, at approximately 1:54 a.m. a Savage Police Officer saw a suspicious gray Kia traveling onto Egan Drive from Ottawa Avenue with a broken rear window.—
Alex Malm,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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However, few Republicans view the economy as excellent or good, marking a cautious optimism amidst ongoing economic concerns.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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Forest have been more cautious with loans in the 2024-25 season.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Lawmakers were incredulous at times, struggling to decide to where to press them for details.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2025
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To their credit, most of the aldermen who attended the hearing were incredulous.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Mayor Cherelle Parker advises citizens on Thursday to be careful when celebrating the Super Bowl.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Be careful to not over mix the bread-stir just until combined for a better texture.—
Bev Barrett,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Israel's President Isaac Herzog described the release ceremony as cynical and vicious.—
Hussam al-Masri,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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He’s been given every reason to be angry, frustrated, and cynical, toward the specific people coming after him and the world at large.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Negativistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negativistic. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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