too good to be true
- suspiciousInclined to distrust
- scamDishonest money-making scheme
- skepticalInclined to question claims
- doubtfulUncertain of truth
- miracleSupernatural occurrence beyond explanation
catch · fishy · unbelievable · wishful · fantasy · illusion · deceptive · gullible · warning · red flag · naive · trick · honeytrap · scheme · bait · swindle · promises · glossy
credibility/believability
too good to be truelegitimate
Conforming to accepted standards
genuine · authentic · on the level · above board · what you see is what you get
outcome quality
too good to be truenightmare scenario
Most feared potential outcome
worst-case scenario · rock bottom · grim reality · harsh truth · sobering
skepticism warranted
too good to be trueface value
Printed denomination shown
as advertised · tried and true · proven · reliable · dependable