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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Some employees are skeptical of the AI, especially following a Bloomberg report in January that predicted up to 200,000 jobs on Wall Street could be at risk within five years due to technologies like AI.
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Chris Morris, Fortune, 24 June 2025
But Israel will likely be skeptical of China’s neutrality as a mediator, analysts said, citing Beijing’s close ties with Iran and concerns about of provoking the Trump administration.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 23 June 2025
But some, including former Charlotte Mayor Pro Tem Braxton Winston, remain skeptical about whether the current bill will lay the groundwork for a successful regional system.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2025
Though the Waterfront Reinvestment Program will invest in repairing boardwalks, decks, and docks to allow continued visitor access, the city’s response to Rio City Cafe have left residents skeptical about the call for restaurateurs in the Steamers Building.
—Calista Oetama, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2025
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Chris Morris, Fortune, 24 June 2025
But Israel will likely be skeptical of China’s neutrality as a mediator, analysts said, citing Beijing’s close ties with Iran and concerns about of provoking the Trump administration.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 23 June 2025
But some, including former Charlotte Mayor Pro Tem Braxton Winston, remain skeptical about whether the current bill will lay the groundwork for a successful regional system.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2025
Though the Waterfront Reinvestment Program will invest in repairing boardwalks, decks, and docks to allow continued visitor access, the city’s response to Rio City Cafe have left residents skeptical about the call for restaurateurs in the Steamers Building.
—Calista Oetama, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2025
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“Skeptical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skeptical. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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