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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Polis is often skeptical of bills that regulate tech companies or products, and that skepticism has butted up against Democratic lawmakers’ plans in the past.
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Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
The president is skeptical of NATO, not supportive.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Here’s what the research actually supports, what’s still emerging and what to be skeptical of.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
In both cases, the more skeptical (or even fearful) member of each couple is confronted by bad behavior from their counterpart.
—Todd Gilchrist, IndieWire, 7 May 2026
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Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
The president is skeptical of NATO, not supportive.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Here’s what the research actually supports, what’s still emerging and what to be skeptical of.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
In both cases, the more skeptical (or even fearful) member of each couple is confronted by bad behavior from their counterpart.
—Todd Gilchrist, IndieWire, 7 May 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 8 May. 2026.
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