1
as in suspicious
inclined to doubt or question claims
it's good to be skeptical about what you see on TV
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as in unsure
not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something
I'm a little skeptical of this low bid, since it's way below what the other contractors said that they would charge
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Recent Examples of skeptical
Moreover, medical experts interviewed by the outlet were also skeptical about Moth’s condition, given his lack of acute symptoms.
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Simon Perry, People.com, 10 July 2025
Stay sharp, stay skeptical, and follow these smart steps:
Hang up immediately
If someone calls claiming to be from a government agency and demands money, don't explain or ask questions; just hang up.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
But some analysts were skeptical that tariffs could quickly boost America’s copper mining industry and reduce its reliance on foreign countries for the key metal.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 9 July 2025
This cocktail has drawn mixed reactions, with many skeptical Iranians arguing that the gestures are merely opportunistic.
—Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Foreign Affairs, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for skeptical
Simon Perry, People.com, 10 July 2025
Stay sharp, stay skeptical, and follow these smart steps:
Hang up immediately
If someone calls claiming to be from a government agency and demands money, don't explain or ask questions; just hang up.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
But some analysts were skeptical that tariffs could quickly boost America’s copper mining industry and reduce its reliance on foreign countries for the key metal.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 9 July 2025
This cocktail has drawn mixed reactions, with many skeptical Iranians arguing that the gestures are merely opportunistic.
—Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Foreign Affairs, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skeptical
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Turquoise Alerts are for missing endangered persons under 65 in suspicious circumstances, while Silver Alerts are for those 65+ or with cognitive disabilities.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Cops said an investigation began when a woman who had recently paid for a Chuck E. Cheese birthday party noticed about $100 worth of suspicious charges on her credit card, the Democrat reported.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
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Local media outlets earlier in the day said that Ishiba was unsure of his future and would take a call on whether to continue as prime minister in August.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
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If the Dodgers are unable to make a deal with Cleveland, there are other options on the market, but many teams are unsure of their path leading up to the trade deadline.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Be cautious using public Wi-Fi Avoid logging into accounts on public Wi-Fi or always use a VPN.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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Swimmers should be cautious of cold shock in waters below 60 degrees.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
18 July 2025
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Moments before the ceremony, her attendance was doubtful.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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Some experts are keenly doubtful that those efforts will be fully successful.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The spectacle left many South Africans watching at home incredulous and saw Ramaphosa make his strongest remarks on the matter yet.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
15 May 2025
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Since being posted, the video has been viewed more than 8 million times and liked by over 160,000 users, leaving viewers both entertained and incredulous.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 June 2025
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Whether the court grants access to the grand jury documents remains uncertain, but for now, Trump appears determined to reclaim control of the narrative.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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Still, for Connecticut’s two Job Corps centers, the future is uncertain.—
Janhavi Munde,
Hartford Courant,
18 July 2025
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State officials are careful to identify the correct individual with the precise address before sending any money.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
25 July 2025
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The trailer is careful to showcase the film’s scale – fighter planes soar, speedboats roar, trains careen, and cities flash by in a blur – while keeping plot details tantalizingly out of reach.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 July 2025
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Judge, always wary of self-congratulation, downplayed his contributions.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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Safeties will be wary of the 221-pounder, enhancing Herbert’s long-ball options.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
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“Skeptical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skeptical. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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