skeptical
adjective
skep·ti·cal
ˈskep-ti-kəl 
: relating to, characteristic of, or marked by skepticism
a skeptical listener
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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According to the study, this happened before when single cells evolved to become multi-cellular organisms and social insects evolved into ultra-cooperative colonies, although biologists have been skeptical that such a transition is occurring in humans.
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Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Morgan Stanley analyst Matthew Cost was skeptical of the immediate impact of the deal on Webtoon's near-term earnings.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Democrats remain skeptical of Miran’s transition from chair of the Council of Economic Advisers to Fed governor.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
Gurrola’s parents were skeptical at first, but the store’s Dubai chocolate strawberry cups have sold well.
—Idaho Statesman, 15 Sep. 2025
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Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Morgan Stanley analyst Matthew Cost was skeptical of the immediate impact of the deal on Webtoon's near-term earnings.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Democrats remain skeptical of Miran’s transition from chair of the Council of Economic Advisers to Fed governor.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
Gurrola’s parents were skeptical at first, but the store’s Dubai chocolate strawberry cups have sold well.
—Idaho Statesman, 15 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for skeptical
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“Skeptical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skeptical. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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