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 some people were skeptical that litigation would halt construction.
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Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
China watchers should be very skeptical about how much got tangibly agreed to this week.
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By and large, consumers are more skeptical of brands’ sustainability messaging; some 60 percent now avoid products from untrustworthy or unethical sources, per the report.
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Her father was initially more skeptical, uncertain whether dance could become a viable career.
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Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
China watchers should be very skeptical about how much got tangibly agreed to this week.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
By and large, consumers are more skeptical of brands’ sustainability messaging; some 60 percent now avoid products from untrustworthy or unethical sources, per the report.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Her father was initially more skeptical, uncertain whether dance could become a viable career.
—Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
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“Skeptical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skeptical. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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