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skeptical
1. adj. Having, or expressing doubt; questioning.
My teacher was skeptical when I told her my dog ate my homework.
I can see why people are so skeptical sic about him, but I think he's on to something here. (regarded by organizations such as the as an error)
Tom was skeptical when Paul told him that he saw Bigfoot.
2. adj. Of or relating to philosophical skepticism or the skeptics.

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His skeptical friend said that a truly productive space industry may be hundreds, if not thousands, of years from now.  People are often quite skeptical about things unless given believable proof.

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