be sceptical
Frequency: 8.525.1 per million words
To hold an attitude of doubt.
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Examples (10)
- I am a little sceptical of these claims.
- They are understandably sceptical about her promises of improvement.
- He is deeply sceptical about the value of teaching poetry.
- Many were sceptical as to whether the plan would succeed.
- They are highly sceptical of political leaders.
- She was always sceptical of quick-fix solutions.
- The public is increasingly sceptical about the government's new policy.
- Don't be too sceptical; sometimes new ideas work.
- We have been sceptical about their intentions from the start.
- Despite the initial success, he continued to be sceptical about the long-term outcome.