adverb
- 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.