Skeptical/ˈskeptɪkl/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Trust Issues Use 'skeptical' when someone doubts someone's trustworthiness or honesty. After many broken promises, she grew skeptical of his commitment. Pro Tip 2/3Proof Needed 'Skeptical' means requiring more evidence before believing something. He remained skeptical until he saw the test results himself. Pro Tip 3/3Healthy Doubt 'Skeptical' can imply cautious thinking, which is a positive trait in debates. I'm skeptical about these figures; let's analyze them carefully.