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
But many state workers are skeptical of that reasoning.
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William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Sotiroff is more skeptical of those claims.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Still, even among observers who were skeptical of the company’s current valuation, many acknowledge Musk’s achievements building Tesla and SpaceX into giants — and making money for investors, thanks in part to his loyal retail investor fanbase.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
His wealth explosion has inspired his devotees, exhilarated his investors, vexed the skeptical and enraged those calling for higher taxes on the ultra-rich.
—Chase Peterson-Withorn, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for skeptical
William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Sotiroff is more skeptical of those claims.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Still, even among observers who were skeptical of the company’s current valuation, many acknowledge Musk’s achievements building Tesla and SpaceX into giants — and making money for investors, thanks in part to his loyal retail investor fanbase.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
His wealth explosion has inspired his devotees, exhilarated his investors, vexed the skeptical and enraged those calling for higher taxes on the ultra-rich.
—Chase Peterson-Withorn, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skeptical
Adjective
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This can help spot suspicious activity after an unauthorized visit.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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However, investigators determined that the fires were suspicious, according to a Thursday news release from the Woodland Police Department.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Why Perimenopause Is So Often Misidentified A December 2025 preprint in medRxiv examining perimenopause uncertainty among more than 7,600 US women found that one in three were unsure of their reproductive stage, with barriers to clinical confirmation among the key drivers.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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The problem is companies are unsure if the timeline will hold, or whether a potential Ukraine peace deal could reopen nuclear relations again.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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Katz was cautious about the European enthusiasm.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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Some analysts are even more cautious.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Sounding doubtful and defeated, Jessica hung up.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Despite Moïse Bombito once looking doubtful to play in the World Cup after breaking his leg in October and playing just 30 minutes in Canada’s warm-up friendly against Uzbekistan, the star centre-back will remain on the roster.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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On several occasions throughout the game, Lakers players were incredulous after calls – or non-calls – from the crew.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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On several occasions, Lakers players were incredulous after calls — or no-calls — from the crew.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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The agreement, however, remains uncertain.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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The continued legal wrangling made uncertain what his status could be for Tech's remaining games.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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Be careful when riding back downtown on a bike, as the hill notoriously increases cycling speed.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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The Main Match Concealer is available in 22 shades, with careful consideration for South Asian undertones (which are often breezed by).—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
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The doc goes on to note that, along with boorish audiences, record labels were also wary of Culture Club, even though their aesthetic was very much in the early Eighties new wave and pop mold.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
14 June 2026
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Google recommends that organizations verify IT support requests and to be wary of any unsolicited calls or emails requesting screen-sharing sessions.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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“Skeptical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skeptical. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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