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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While not issuing a quick rejection, key conservative justices seemed skeptical of the administration’s arguments for its legality.
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Wells Fargo remains skeptical of the Paramount Skydance story, taking its price target to $8 from $10 and sticking with its sell rating.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
My friend was skeptical enough to notice the mismatch and mention it to me.
—Gareth Barkin, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
The twin concerns of range anxiety and price continue to leave customers skeptical.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Wells Fargo remains skeptical of the Paramount Skydance story, taking its price target to $8 from $10 and sticking with its sell rating.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
My friend was skeptical enough to notice the mismatch and mention it to me.
—Gareth Barkin, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
The twin concerns of range anxiety and price continue to leave customers skeptical.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for skeptical
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“Skeptical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skeptical. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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