skeptical
adjective
skep·ti·cal
ˈskep-ti-kəl 
: relating to, characteristic of, or marked by skepticism
a skeptical listener
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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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And, the vice president nominee could woo voters who lean moderate and are skeptical of Trump, along with other voting blocs Trump is looking to tap into.
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Jeongyoon Han, NPR, 6 June 2024
Perhaps unsurprisingly, younger Americans are less skeptical of using AI to achieve financial goals than older Americans.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 4 June 2024
Though the Marlins did an extensive vetting process before signing García, industry sources were skeptical of the long-term commitment.
—Craig Mish, Miami Herald, 4 June 2024
Crane has been skeptical about the benefits such a deal would bring to the state for months, and wary of the risks if taxpayers could become liable if the college defaults on its bonds.
—Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2024
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Jeongyoon Han, NPR, 6 June 2024
Perhaps unsurprisingly, younger Americans are less skeptical of using AI to achieve financial goals than older Americans.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 4 June 2024
Though the Marlins did an extensive vetting process before signing García, industry sources were skeptical of the long-term commitment.
—Craig Mish, Miami Herald, 4 June 2024
Crane has been skeptical about the benefits such a deal would bring to the state for months, and wary of the risks if taxpayers could become liable if the college defaults on its bonds.
—Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2024
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“Skeptical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skeptical. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
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