with a grain of salt Synonyms
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- negatively
- dubiously
- critically
- skeptically
- doubtfully
- askance
- distrustfully
- anxiously
- warily
- incredulously
- mistrustfully
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with a grain of salt Meaning
with a grain of salt
a skeptical attitude
FAQs About the word with a grain of salt
a skeptical attitude
sideways, suspiciously, negatively, dubiously, critically, skeptically, doubtfully, askance, distrustfully, anxiously
trustingly, favorably,positively, trustfully, uncritically,approvingly, confidently, credulously, sanguinely,unquestioningly
Take the rumors circulating with a grain of salt; they may not be entirely truthful.
The interviewer's glowing recommendations should be met with a grain of salt, as they may be biased.
I trust my friend's opinion, but I take his criticisms with a grain of salt, recognizing that he can be overly critical at times.
Accept the medical advice with a grain of salt; it's always wise to seek a second opinion.
