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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When Miramar native Evans St. Fort opened St. Fort’s Funeral Home in North Miami Beach in 2003, clients were skeptical of a funeral director still in his 20s.
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Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
Industry experts were skeptical the material could withstand extreme pressure.
—Eileen Finan, People.com, 10 June 2025
In underbanked markets—particularly those plagued by high rates of online fraud—newer fintechs must work hard to win the trust of customers who might be skeptical about using digital services.
—Murtaza Ali, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Eventually, Andy convinces a skeptical Wendy to drive to Laura's house to investigate.
—EW.com, 9 June 2025
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Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
Industry experts were skeptical the material could withstand extreme pressure.
—Eileen Finan, People.com, 10 June 2025
In underbanked markets—particularly those plagued by high rates of online fraud—newer fintechs must work hard to win the trust of customers who might be skeptical about using digital services.
—Murtaza Ali, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Eventually, Andy convinces a skeptical Wendy to drive to Laura's house to investigate.
—EW.com, 9 June 2025
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“Skeptical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skeptical. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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