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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Michael Burry, known for The Big Short, has been openly skeptical of the AI boom and has taken aim at Nvidia.
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2025
Some residents are skeptical that anything will be done.
—Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025
Jason Parks, vice president of academic affairs at Santiago Canyon College, acknowledged being a bit skeptical when the concept of dual enrollment between the college and middle school was first presented.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 24 Nov. 2025
European leaders are skeptical and believe the plan needs further development.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 Nov. 2025
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2025
Some residents are skeptical that anything will be done.
—Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025
Jason Parks, vice president of academic affairs at Santiago Canyon College, acknowledged being a bit skeptical when the concept of dual enrollment between the college and middle school was first presented.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 24 Nov. 2025
European leaders are skeptical and believe the plan needs further development.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 Nov. 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 7 Dec. 2025.
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