1
as in suspicious
inclined to doubt or question claims
it's good to be skeptical about what you see on TV
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as in unsure
not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something
I'm a little skeptical of this low bid, since it's way below what the other contractors said that they would charge
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Recent Examples of skeptical
At first, the reaction to the recipe was skeptical to negative.
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 24 Apr. 2025
But Howell was highly skeptical of those defenses and only grew more frustrated as Lawson refused to answer direct questions about the purpose of the executive order.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2025
Harrison Ford forged an archetype: the skeptical rogue, a smirk king, He Who Shot First.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2025
Kaleo Ministries’ new project earned some praise from the zoning board, whose members lauded the efforts of Diaz and the church group but were also skeptical of its financial resources and worried about its lax code compliance.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Apr. 2025
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 24 Apr. 2025
But Howell was highly skeptical of those defenses and only grew more frustrated as Lawson refused to answer direct questions about the purpose of the executive order.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2025
Harrison Ford forged an archetype: the skeptical rogue, a smirk king, He Who Shot First.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2025
Kaleo Ministries’ new project earned some praise from the zoning board, whose members lauded the efforts of Diaz and the church group but were also skeptical of its financial resources and worried about its lax code compliance.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skeptical
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The individual was identified as Samuel Stovall, 51, and authorities said his death hasn't been deemed suspicious.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Police were called to a section of Third Street for a report of a suspicious car, and ended up finding the man’s body inside, authorities said.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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Investing Too Much, Too Soon AI is evolving rapidly, leaving businesses unsure whether to be pioneers, early adopters or cautious followers.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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While this change could reduce tax burdens, the specifics remain murky, leaving businesses unsure of how to plan financially.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
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So for a couple of reasons, the Red Sox are playing it cautious with Anthony, even with the latest foot injury, undoubtedly to the frustration of most of their fan base.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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While public support for cannabis legalization has grown, recent events indicate a more cautious approach.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
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But the official was doubtful there were many who would want to take the job at a Pentagon that is in such disarray.—
Quil Lawrence,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2025
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The winner’s kids were equally doubtful, the man told lottery officials, so the man scanned the ticket to prove his million-dollar win was real.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2025
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Butler was incredulous that Curry – harassed by Houston’s long defenders such as Amen Thompson during a three-point, 1-of-10 shooting night – did not get more foul calls.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
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But when President Donald Trump announced an additional 34% universal tariff on Chinese goods on April 2, Zou, who has been exporting to the United States for more than a decade, was incredulous.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Apr. 2025
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The name was recently added to CNBC Pro’s All-Weather Stock List, as some analysts have pointed to its resilience amid the uncertain macro environment.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2025
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This news left fans uncertain of what was to come due to financial accessibility and FloTrack's niche nature.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Wild first 20 minutes Most of this series has seen each team playing a very careful brand of hockey, feeling each other out in the first period, with few shots on goal and even fewer legitimate scoring opportunities.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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This careful search led Phan's team to a single object, a tiny dot in the infrared data.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
1 May 2025
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And critics are still wary of its original incentive model, which offered cryptocurrency (Worldcoin tokens) to those who signed up.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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From the start, two things are abundantly clear: Indy is wary of the creepy old house, and his affection for Todd is unwavering.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
1 May 2025
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“Skeptical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skeptical. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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