Definitions

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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But I’m on the record as skeptical of their planned programs.

From Los Angeles Times

The company has inked over $1.4 trillion in AI infrastructure deals, and investors are skeptical about how the AI lab will be able to pay for all of its commitments.

From MarketWatch

Avery Shannon of Prosper, Texas, was initially skeptical when her parents, a speech pathologist and a banker, started investing her money for her in high school.

From The Wall Street Journal

Either way, Ukraine was skeptical about the value of a promise from Putin.

From The Wall Street Journal

Investors have grown skeptical of Sable, whose entire business hinges on the California bet.

From The Wall Street Journal

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