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

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One paramedic, noting that Spivey was shot in the back, sounded skeptical.

From The Wall Street Journal

There are many reasons to be skeptical about the jobs market.

From MarketWatch

The numbers: American consumers were in a foul mood as 2025 drew to a close, and they are skeptical the new year will much better, but the news isn’t all bad.

From MarketWatch

Regulators have been skeptical of deals that could create a transcontinental rail juggernaut, worrying that they could result in price hikes, service disruptions and lower investment in safety improvements.

From The Wall Street Journal

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