is that so
Mild doubt expressed
Is that so is a response expressing interest, skepticism, or mild disbelief at something just said.
The tone determines everything—it can be genuinely curious Is that so? Tell me more, coolly doubtful Is that so? I find that hard to believe, or a challenge inviting the speaker to back up their claim.
Often rhetorical, requiring no answer.
- oh reallyIncredulous verbal response
- no kiddingExpression of genuine surprise
- doubtLack of firm belief
- huhUtterance seeking clarification
- raised eyebrowFacial expression of skepticism
understatement · curiosity · deadpan · smirk · skepticism · irony · well · prompting · oh · interesting · intrigue · disbelief · glance · rhetorical · surprise · right · okay · inquiry
conversational stance
is that soabsolutely
Completely, without exception
of course · no doubt · without question · certainly · undoubtedly