Skeptical Synonyms

20 skeptical synonyms include dubious, doubtful, having reservations, doubting, questioning, cynical, distrustful, mistrustful, and disbelieving. Skeptical is an adjective, and its antonyms are certain, convinced, and optimistic. Here are some additional synonyms for "skeptical" with example sentences.

Another word for Skeptical

20 other ways to say skeptical.

  • unconvinced  
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  • suspicious
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  • scoffing  
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  • questioning  
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  • Pyrrhonist  
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  • pessimistic
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  • mistrustful  
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  • misbelieving  
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  • minimifidian  
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  • incredulous  
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  • iffy  
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  • hesitant
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  • having reservations  
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  • dubious  
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  • doubting  
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  • doubtful  
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  • distrustful  
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  • disbelieving  
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  • defeatist  
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  • cynical
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Use skeptical in a Sentence

He’s always skeptical of new ideas.

I’m skeptical until I see proof.

She felt skeptical about his story.

They were skeptical of the results.