skeptical

adjective
UK: /ˈskeptɪkl/
US: /ˈskeptɪkəl/

  1. Doubting that something is true or useful.

    1. I am skeptical about his promises to change things soon.
    2. Experts remain skeptical about how long the government can keep the economy afloat despite some difficulties.

  2. Having doubts; not easily convinced.

    1. She looked skeptical when I offered her help with the gardening work.
    2. I'm very skeptical of claims that doing exercise is the only way to lose weight faster.

Synonyms

dubious incredulous questioning cynical doubtful

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The word "skeptical" in English means: Doubting that something is true or useful., Having doubts; not easily convinced..

The phonetic transcription of "skeptical" is /ˈskeptɪkl/ in British English and /ˈskeptɪkəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "skeptical": dubious, incredulous, questioning, cynical, doubtful.

Example usage of "skeptical": "I am skeptical about his promises to change things soon.". More examples on the page.