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synonyms for skeptical
- doubtful
- dubious
- incredulous
- mistrustful
- suspicious
- unconvinced
- agnostic
- aporetic
- cynical
- dissenting
- doubting
- freethinking
- hesitating
- questioning
- quizzical
- scoffing
- show-me
- unbelieving
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How to use skeptical in a sentence
Outsiders were skeptical, unsure how the dance would translate to a competitive format and how it would engage spectators.
How break dancing made the leap from ’80s pop culture to the Olympic stage | Rick Maese | February 9, 2021 | Washington PostI think that I was skeptical about Liz at first, because I had not heard of her.
'We All Have to Create Our Own Universe.' Producer and Artist Zackary Drucker on Telling Nuanced Trans Stories | Suyin Haynes | February 8, 2021 | TimeI’m skeptical I could do this without exploding the egg everywhere but, hey, you never know.
How to separate eggs without the stress or mess | Becky Krystal | February 8, 2021 | Washington Post
If you’re still skeptical, we’ve outlined a few health benefits to your new favorite green drink.
Not any thicker than normal unlined denim, I was skeptical that these pants would provide the additional warmth I was looking for.
As Ackerman pointed out, all scientists are skeptics; skeptical doubt is a part of the scientific method.
I have to admit, I was skeptical about True Detective from the start.
Alright ‘True Detective,’ You Got Me: Taylor Kitsch Is a Woman’s Man | Teo Bugbee | November 1, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTPerhaps we should have been a little more skeptical about this story.
Brace Yourself: October Election Surprises Surely on the Way | Matt Lewis | October 31, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTFor days the Kurds have insisted to skeptical journalists, including myself, that Kobani would hold.
In the Battle for Kobani, ISIS Falls Back. But for How Long? | Jamie Dettmer | October 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTPostol and Lloyd were skeptical; hexamine is a common precursor chemical for military-grade explosives.
The Kardashian Look-Alike Trolling for Assad | Noah Shachtman, Michael Kennedy | October 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe other chambers, having fireplaces, I decided needed no further heat, though the plumber was mournfully skeptical.
The Idyl of Twin Fires | Walter Prichard EatonI have always been skeptical about such things as "soul," but when I look into the mirror—God help me!
The Diary of Philip Westerly | Paul ComptonFelipe can establish his relationship beyond the doubt of the most skeptical.
Frank Merriwell's Pursuit | Burt L. StandishHe was skeptical about Jim, but he was struck with the accuracy of the portrait of Edwards.
The Calico Cat | Charles Miner ThompsonOdin had grown skeptical of such thinking when he was a medical student.
Hunters Out of Space | Joseph Everidge Kelleam
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