Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for skeptical.
Definitions

skeptical

[skep-ti-kuhl] / ˈskɛp tɪ kəl /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Evercore ISI analyst Kirk Materne is more skeptical about the prospect of a lasting software recovery.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Many lawmakers remain skeptical however that the chamber will act as soon as this week -- especially on Swalwell, whose case has only just surfaced and has not yet gone through the usual internal process.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Paramount Chief Executive David Ellison has sought to ally those fears, saying the combined company will release 30 films a year — 15 each from Paramount and Warner Bros — though industry insiders are skeptical.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Cooper is skeptical Europe can deliver the 9% earnings growth consensus expects, and believes analysts are too optimistic about the knock-on effects of the crisis to growth assumptions.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

But Hunt was skeptical and not shy about expressing his doubts.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




Vocabulary lists containing skeptical