Synonyms of show-me

show-me

adjective

ˈshō-mē 

as in skeptical

inclined to doubt or question claims

the financial scandals may lead investors to take a more show-me attitude toward reported corporate earnings

Synonyms & Similar Words

• skeptical
• cautious
• suspicious
• careful
• questioning
• incredulous
• doubting
• wary
• unbelieving
• distrustful
• disbelieving
• negativistic
• cynical
• mistrustful
• paranoid
• curious
• quizzical
• experienced
• leery
• critical
• suspecting
• unsure
• puzzled
• watchful
• inquisitive
• guarded
• uncertain
• gun-shy
• unconvinced
• worldly
• hesitant
• sophisticated
• undetermined
• undecided
• knowing
• nosy
• worldly-wise
• inquiring
• unsettled
• snoopy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• uncritical
• credulous
• gullible
• positive
• trusting
• green
• unquestioning
• simple
• confident
• unsophisticated
• naive
• certain
• trustful
• sure
• ingenuous
• wide-eyed
• innocent
• simpleminded
• unworldly
• unknowing
• inexperienced
• raw
• childlike
• idealistic
• impractical
• callow
• careless
• deceived
• heedless
• unsuspecting
• unsuspicious
• unwary
• duped
• beguiled
• tricked
• gulled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of show-me

Salesforce remains a show-me story, but the rally demonstrates how quickly sentiment can change once expectations get low enough for good news to matter. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026

With respect to Norvell and his players, observers are in show-me mode. — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 15 July 2026

The market is in a ‘show-me’ phase, anticipating demonstrable results from the record backlog before the balance sheet deteriorates. — Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 Mar. 2026

Murphy is a perfect fit for the Oilers, who are desperately trying to make another run at the Stanley Cup Final during the brief show-me window Connor McDavid has given them. — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026

He was signed last summer to a one-year show-me contract worth $900,000 per season. — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 18 Nov. 2025

Though there were some reasons for optimism in Kohl’s report on Wednesday—comparable sales were unchanged in July—the Kohl’s saga remains a show-me story. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2025