Adjective
sceptical
IPA /ˈskeptɪkl/
Not easily convinced that a statement is true or a promised result will actually happen.
See example sentence: sceptical
I was sceptical about the claim that the stain would disappear instantly.
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Apocryphal
IPA /əˈpɒkrɪfl/
Of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true.
See example sentence: Apocryphal
The guide said that the popular tale about the castle’s secret tunnel was probably apocryphal.
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