1. in a way that shows doubt or disbelief about something

Examples

• She looked at him skeptically when he claimed he had finished all his homework.
• The audience listened skeptically to the politician’s promises.
• He raised his eyebrows skeptically at the unusual explanation.
• The scientist examined the data skeptically before drawing any conclusions.
• The teacher skeptically reviewed the student’s excuse for being late.
• She skeptically questioned whether the deal was too good to be true.