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单词 scepticism
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scepticism

There has been a great deal of scepticism about how genuine this miraculous transformation can be.To express scepticism on this is to invite isolation.Was there initial scepticism about the potential benefits?Why not be more sceptical about your scepticism?It was met with widespread scepticism from across the party.Investors should treat them with considerable scepticism.The audience at the launch of the report expressed scepticism.Their initial scepticism over his appointment last week has been put aside.British scepticism about further defence integration is one reason it has not happened.Many locals expressed scepticism about the tall promises made at election time.So you can imagine my initial scepticism.But they also show widespread scepticism about whether any politicians have the abilityto get to grips with it.This was greeted with widespread scepticism. Doubt, scepticism and lack of ego can be the signs of a great leader.Indeed, its scepticism remains as great a tonic as its tremendous wit and energy.If all this scepticism about fiscal policy sounds radical, reset your expectations.Washington has expressed disappointment and scepticism at the result, but insists its offer of dialogue still stands.There will also be a great deal of scepticism, particularly from those sectors not selected for special treatment.

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scepticism

British English: scepticism NOUN
Scepticism is great doubt about whether something is true or useful.
A survey reflects business skepticism about the strength of the economic recovery.
  • American English: skepticism
  • Brazilian Portuguese: ceticismo
  • Chinese: 怀疑论
  • European Spanish: escepticismo
  • French: scepticisme
  • German: Skepsis
  • Italian: scetticismo
  • Japanese: 懐疑主義
  • Korean: 회의론
  • European Portuguese: ceticismo
  • Latin American Spanish: escepticismo

(noun) 
The report has inevitably been greeted with scepticism.
Synonyms
doubt
Where there is doubt, may we bring faith.
suspicion
Our culture harbours deep suspicions of big-time industry.
disbelief
She looked at him in disbelief.
cynicism
This talk betrays a certain cynicism about free trade.
incredulity
The announcement has been met with incredulity.
Pyrrhonism
(noun) 
Synonyms
doubt
They were troubled and full of doubt.
agnosticism
unbelief
He wore on his face an expression of amazed unbelief.

Additional synonyms

in the sense of cynicism
Definition
the attitude or beliefs of a cynic
This talk betrays a certain cynicism about free trade.
Synonyms
disbelief,
doubt,
scepticism,
mistrust
in the sense of disbelief
She looked at him in disbelief.
Synonyms
scepticism,
doubt,
distrust,
mistrust,
incredulity,
unbelief,
dubiety
in the sense of incredulity
Definition
unwillingness to believe
The announcement has been met with incredulity.
Synonyms
disbelief,
doubt,
scepticism,
distrust,
unbelief

Synonyms of 'scepticism'

scepticism

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in the sense of suspicion
Definition
a feeling of mistrust
Our culture harbours deep suspicions of big-time industry.
Synonyms
distrust,
scepticism,
mistrust,
doubt,
misgiving,
qualm,
lack of confidence,
wariness,
bad vibes (slang),
dubiety,
chariness
in the sense of unbelief
He wore on his face an expression of amazed unbelief.
Synonyms
disbelief,
scepticism,
incredulity,
doubt,
distrust,
mistrust,
dubiety
Seeskeptic
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