skeptical
adjective
skep·ti·cal
ˈskep-ti-kəl 
: relating to, characteristic of, or marked by skepticism
a skeptical listener
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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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During the week’s proceedings, Bloomberg notes that the judge seemed skeptical that Apple was acting in good faith with this payment setup, which was reportedly approved by a committee that includes CEO Tim Cook.
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Emily Price, PCMAG, 11 May 2024
Still, Democratic lawmakers and the White House are skeptical of forming a debt commission.
—Kevin Freking, Fortune, 11 May 2024
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Emily Price, PCMAG, 11 May 2024
Still, Democratic lawmakers and the White House are skeptical of forming a debt commission.
—Kevin Freking, Fortune, 11 May 2024
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 May. 2024.
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