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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The federal judge has been highly skeptical, and at times critical, of the Justice Department’s presentations to her regarding Abrego Garcia’s deportation status.
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Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 22 Dec. 2025
Kris Wilhelm of San Diego, 58, is skeptical about the details officials have shared about Charlie Kirk’s killing, particularly the size of the bullet he was shot with.
—Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 19 Dec. 2025
Many experts also are skeptical that fusion reactors will be a viable energy source anytime soon.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2025
Naroditsky sighed, looking skeptical.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 18 Dec. 2025
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Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 22 Dec. 2025
Kris Wilhelm of San Diego, 58, is skeptical about the details officials have shared about Charlie Kirk’s killing, particularly the size of the bullet he was shot with.
—Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 19 Dec. 2025
Many experts also are skeptical that fusion reactors will be a viable energy source anytime soon.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2025
Naroditsky sighed, looking skeptical.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 18 Dec. 2025
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“Skeptical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skeptical. Accessed 28 Dec. 2025.
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