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skeptical

[skep-ti-kuhl] / ˈskɛp tɪ kəl /
ADJECTIVE
disbelieving, leery
Synonyms
STRONGEST
doubtful dubious incredulous mistrustful suspicious unconvinced
WEAK
agnostic aporetic cynical dissenting doubting freethinking hesitating questioning quizzical scoffing show-me unbelieving
Antonyms
STRONGEST
believing certain clear convinced definite sure trustworthy trusty unquestionable
WEAK
devoted undoubting

Example Sentences

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“The likelihood of a prolonged period of higher energy prices, decelerating credit card data and channel checks have investors skeptical on how inelastic air travel demand can be,” he added.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 5, 2026

The Supreme Court appeared skeptical of the administration’s case.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

But even some off-site construction proponents are skeptical.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

They are skeptical of the resiliency of travel demand given the likelihood of a prolonged period of higher energy prices and decelerating credit card data, the analyst wrote.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

She looked skeptical, but instead of questioning me further, she pointed with the knob of her kierie.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia