Skeptical

Pronunciation: /ˈskɛptəkəl/

Skeptical (adj)

  1. Not easily believing something; thinking it may be wrong or not fully true.
  2. Showing doubt and asking for proof before accepting an idea, result, or explanation.
  3. Careful and not trusting what someone says, especially when it sounds too good or unclear.

Skeptical (adjective)

Examples

  • I am skeptical about the story’s truth.
  • She stays skeptical when facts sound too perfect.