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Another word for skeptical

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Adjective

  1. Experiencing doubt

    Idioms:
    See also:

    certain

  2. Refusing or reluctant to believe

    See also:

    belief

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Another word for skeptical

Modifier
  1. See also:

    suspicious

    doubtful

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Sentence Examples

  • "I'll admit, we're skeptical.  Andre was Andre.  No one questioned him," Kiki said at last.

  • She turned in time to see Mrs. Watson's skeptical look turn into a smile.

  • The doctors still said they expected him to wake up any day, but Carmen was skeptical about how much they believed it.

  • Molly appeared skeptical while the others exchanged knowing looks with each other.

  • "You're saying she's allergic to us?" a skeptical blonde woman with striking blue-green eyes asked.

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