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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Adjective
reluctant
IPA /rɪˈlʌktənt/
Unwilling or hesitant to do something because it feels undesirable, uncertain or uncomfortable.
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He was reluctant to leave the warm house on such a cold morning.
Adjective
cautious
IPA /ˈkɔːʃəs/
Careful about what you do because you want to avoid danger, mistakes or other problems that might happen.
See example sentence: cautious
I'm cautious about buying expensive things from shops I don't know.
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