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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Be skeptical of unsolicited contact: Remember that the IRS will never contact you via phone, email, text or social media to demand immediate payment or request personal information.
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
Sophisticated buyers may naturally be more skeptical.
—Ryan Hutchins, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
For those who might otherwise be skeptical of sitting in a sauna with strangers at a public dormant park as cars drive by, events like this create the perfect opportunity to try it.
—Sylvie Florman, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025
ClearView Energy Partners is somewhat skeptical about Trump's effect.
—Ben Geman, Axios, 4 Mar. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
Sophisticated buyers may naturally be more skeptical.
—Ryan Hutchins, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
For those who might otherwise be skeptical of sitting in a sauna with strangers at a public dormant park as cars drive by, events like this create the perfect opportunity to try it.
—Sylvie Florman, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025
ClearView Energy Partners is somewhat skeptical about Trump's effect.
—Ben Geman, Axios, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Skeptical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skeptical. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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