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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But after reaching a dead end on a case that consumed his life, a skeptical Hilland turned to psychic medium John Edward.
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Forbestv, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
From chronic struggles with burnout to a pragmatic, even skeptical take on how to lead their careers, the generation that entered the workforce during the age of quiet quitting has come to exemplify the quarter-life crisis.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Sep. 2025
For that reason, Tillmon is skeptical of the idea of federal troops deploying to Chicago.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Other sectors of the opposition were more skeptical.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
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Forbestv, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
From chronic struggles with burnout to a pragmatic, even skeptical take on how to lead their careers, the generation that entered the workforce during the age of quiet quitting has come to exemplify the quarter-life crisis.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Sep. 2025
For that reason, Tillmon is skeptical of the idea of federal troops deploying to Chicago.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Other sectors of the opposition were more skeptical.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
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“Skeptical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skeptical. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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