assume, presume, suppose, take as read, take as given, take at face value, accept, believe, trust, count on, rely on, expect, take to be true, take without questioning, take as a matter of course, tak... [more]
doubt - question - mistrust - be wary of - be suspicious of - be uncertain about - be dubious about - have reservations about - be doubtful about - be unsure of - be hesitant about - be apprehensive about - be leery of - be distrustful of - be cautious about - be circumspect about - be incredulous about - be unconvinced about - be wary about - be skeptical of
To be skeptical about something means to have doubts or reservations regarding a particular issue, statement, or scenario. It involves questioning the validity or truth of what is presented and often requires seeking additional evidence or reasoning before accepting something as true. This attitude can apply in various contexts such as science, where hypotheses need to be thoroughly tested, or in everyday decisions where a person may require more information before believing or acting on something.
assume, presume, suppose, take as read, take as given, take at face value, accept, believe, trust, count on, rely on, expect, take to be true, take without questioning, take as a matter of course, tak... [more]
assume, presume, suppose, take as read, take as given, take at face value, accept, believe, trust, count on, rely on, expect, take to be true, take without questioning, take as a matter of course, take as self-evident, take as obvious, take as natural, take as normal, take as standard, take as routine, take as a given [x]
doubtful, suspicious, questionable, uncertain, dubious, fishy, untrustworthy, shady, skeptical, wary, mistrustful, apprehensive, leery, unsure, hesitant, cautious, guarded, incredulous, disbelieving,... [more]
doubtful, suspicious, questionable, uncertain, dubious, fishy, untrustworthy, shady, skeptical, wary, mistrustful, apprehensive, leery, unsure, hesitant, cautious, guarded, incredulous, disbelieving, unconvinced, problematic, unreliable, iffy, dodgy, unproven, unverified, unconfirmed, unsubstantiated, suspecting, distrustful [x]
cautious, wary, prudent, careful, guarded, vigilant, watchful, attentive, heedful, judicious, discreet, alert, mindful, observant, considerate, deliberate, calculating, canny, chary, leery, cagey, gin... [more]
decline, refuse, deny, dismiss, turn down, rebuff, repudiate, spurn, veto, nix, disallow, renounce, discard, shun, disapprove, negate, brush off, wave off, pass up, say no to, throw out, cast aside, g... [more]
decline, refuse, deny, dismiss, turn down, rebuff, repudiate, spurn, veto, nix, disallow, renounce, discard, shun, disapprove, negate, brush off, wave off, pass up, say no to, throw out, cast aside, give the cold shoulder, send away, boot out, kick out, oust, exclude, bar, ban, blacklist, ostracize, jettison, drop, abandon, forsake, relinquish, forgo, eschew, disown, disavow, abjure, repulse, rebut, counter, oppose, resist, demur, object, withdraw [x]
debatable, arguable, disputable, questionable, controversial, contestable, open to debate, unresolved, unsettled, undecided, uncertain, doubtful, ambiguous, equivocal, inconclusive, contentious, probl... [more]
debatable, arguable, disputable, questionable, controversial, contestable, open to debate, unresolved, unsettled, undecided, uncertain, doubtful, ambiguous, equivocal, inconclusive, contentious, problematic, at issue, up in the air, in doubt, in question, in dispute, under discussion, under consideration, under review, up for debate, open to question, not settled, not resolved, not decided, not certain, not clear, not definite, not established, not fixed, not sure, not conclusive, not determined, not final, not absolute, not definitive, not confirmed, not verified, not proven, not substantiated, not validated, not authenticated, not corroborated [x]
daunting, intimidating, menacing, threatening, ominous, grim, stern, severe, unfriendly, hostile, unwelcoming, disheartening, discouraging, off-putting, repellent, repulsive, forbidding
daunting, intimidating, menacing, threatening, ominous, grim, stern, severe, unfriendly, hostile, unwelcoming, disheartening, discouraging, off-putting, repellent, repulsive, forbidding [x]
kind, tender, mild, soft, gentle-hearted, gentle-natured, gentle-spirited, gentle-mannered, gentle-tempered, gentle-souled, gentle-minded, gentle-tongued, gentle-handed, gentle-footed, gentle-voiced,... [more]
optimistic-view, hopeful-outlook, positive-outlook, bright-perspective, encouraging-view, favorable-perspective, constructive-view, upbeat-outlook, sanguine-perspective, confident-view
supportive-stance, positive-stance, motivating-stance, uplifting-stance, reassuring-stance, inspiring-stance, heartening-stance, confidence-boosting-stance, morale-boosting-stance, affirmative-stance
supportive-stance, positive-stance, motivating-stance, uplifting-stance, reassuring-stance, inspiring-stance, heartening-stance, confidence-boosting-stance, morale-boosting-stance, affirmative-stance [x]
cheerfulness, liveliness, buoyancy, sprightliness,acity, perkiness,ance, zest, effervescence, gaiety, lightheartedness, playfulness, friskiness, jolliness, merriment, animation, spiritedness, energy,... [more]
cheerfulness, liveliness, buoyancy, sprightliness,acity, perkiness,ance, zest, effervescence, gaiety, lightheartedness, playfulness, friskiness, jolliness, merriment, animation, spiritedness, energy, enthusiasm, pep, bounce, sparkle, brightness, ebullience, high spirits, joie de vivre, chirpiness, breeziness, blitheness, jocundity, mirth, zestfulness, alacrity, briskness, verve, gusto, vitality, dynamism, effusiveness, radiance, sunniness, jocularity, joviality, zestiness, zing, spunk, vim, spunkiness [x]
optimistic view, hopeful perspective, positive attitude, bright outlook, positive perspective, optimistic attitude, hopeful outlook, positive mindset, sunny disposition, positive view, upbeat outlook,... [more]
optimistic view, hopeful perspective, positive attitude, bright outlook, positive perspective, optimistic attitude, hopeful outlook, positive mindset, sunny disposition, positive view, upbeat outlook, encouraging perspective, positive stance, positive approach, positive expectation, positive belief, positive forecast, positive vision, positive anticipation, positive sentiment, positive perception, positive interpretation, positive assessment, positive evaluation, positive judgment, positive opinion, positive estimation, positive appraisal, positive insight, positive understanding, positive comprehension, positive grasp, positive awareness, positive recognition, positive realization, positive discernment, positive observation, positive reflection, positive contemplation, positive consideration, positive regard, positive respect, positive esteem, positive admiration, positive appreciation, positive acknowledgment, positive acceptance, positive endorsement, positive support [x]
tolerance, acceptance, broad-mindedness, receptiveness, open-mindedness, impartiality, fairness, objectivity, neutrality, nonjudgmentalness, understanding, inclusiveness, flexibility, adaptability, wi... [more]
tolerance, acceptance, broad-mindedness, receptiveness, open-mindedness, impartiality, fairness, objectivity, neutrality, nonjudgmentalness, understanding, inclusiveness, flexibility, adaptability, willingness to learn, curiosity, open-heartedness, liberality, progressiveness, enlightenment, forward-thinking, free-thinking, unprejudicedness unbiasedness, cosmopolitanism, catholicity, latitude, magnanimity, generosity, charitableness, leniency, permissiveness, indulgence, forbearance, patience, empathy, sympathy, compassion, kindness, consideration, thoughtfulness, sensitivity, awareness, insight, perceptiveness, discernment, sagacity, wisdom [x]
doubts, mistrust, skepticism, wariness, distrust, misgivings, qualms, apprehensions, uncertainties, reservations, conjectures surmises, speculations, hunches, intuitions, inklings, suspicions
doubts, mistrust, skepticism, wariness, distrust, misgivings, qualms, apprehensions, uncertainties, reservations, conjectures surmises, speculations, hunches, intuitions, inklings, suspicions [x]
unwavering, unquestionable, unhesitating, uncritical, compliant, obedient, submissive, loyal, faithful, devoted, trusting, accepting, acquiescent, deferential, docile, dutiful, passive, resigned, yiel... [more]
unwavering, unquestionable, unhesitating, uncritical, compliant, obedient, submissive, loyal, faithful, devoted, trusting, accepting, acquiescent, deferential, docile, dutiful, passive, resigned, yielding, unresisting, unopposing, unchallenging, unprotesting, uncomplaining, unassertive, meek, tractable, pliant, malleable, manageable, governable, controllable, tame, biddable, amenable, persuadable, influenceable, impressionable, suggestible, credulous, gullible, naive, innocent, unskeptical, unquestioned, unexamined, untested [x]
gravity, solemnity, earnestness, severity, sobriety, importance, weightiness, intensity, sternness, somberness, gravitas, formality, dignity, austerity, resoluteness, steadfastness, sincerity, thought... [more]
gravity, solemnity, earnestness, severity, sobriety, importance, weightiness, intensity, sternness, somberness, gravitas, formality, dignity, austerity, resoluteness, steadfastness, sincerity, thoughtfulness, profundity, staidness, no-nonsense, purposefulness, grimness, strictness, inflexibility, determination, focus, concentration, commitment, dedication, zeal, fervor, ardor, passion, devotion, single-mindedness, intentness, firmness, tenacity, perseverance, persistence, diligence, assiduity, industriousness, meticulousness, conscientiousness, prudence, circumspection [x]