Meaning & use
skeptically
In a manner that shows doubt about whether something is true or reliable.
See it in a sentence
She raised her eyebrows skeptically when he claimed to have finished the report already.
The scientists listened skeptically to the claim until they could review the actual data.
A note on using this word
Skeptically describes a questioning attitude, not necessarily disbelief; it suggests a demand for evidence.
Words with a similar meaning
doubtfullysuspiciously
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Words with an opposite meaning
trustinglycredulously
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