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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McGarry, while supportive of the county's initial steps, remains skeptical that the ordinance goes far enough to protect the most vulnerable residents.
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Joan Murray, CBS News, 19 June 2026
But there are reasons to be skeptical of this approach.
—Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 18 June 2026
Many of the experts were skeptical.
—David Hickey, NBC news, 18 June 2026
That answer matters because audiences have become increasingly skeptical whenever patriotism intersects with marketing.
—Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
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Joan Murray, CBS News, 19 June 2026
But there are reasons to be skeptical of this approach.
—Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 18 June 2026
Many of the experts were skeptical.
—David Hickey, NBC news, 18 June 2026
That answer matters because audiences have become increasingly skeptical whenever patriotism intersects with marketing.
—Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
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 20 Jun. 2026.
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