Skeptical Synonyms and Antonyms

skeptikəl
Uncertain in mind
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. cynical
  2. distrustful
Refusing or reluctant to believe
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. disbelieving
  2. incredulous
  3. questioning
  4. unbelieving
Antonyms:
  1. credulous
  2. believing
  3. devoted
  4. undoubting

Words Related to Skeptical

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Skeptical Sentence Examples

  • 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.

  • His expression was skeptical.

  • Her cynicism has influenced me more than I thought; I am now skeptical of almost everything.

More Sentences