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View usage for: (skeptɪsɪzəm) regional note: in AM, use skepticismuncountable nounScepticism is great doubt about whether something is true or useful. There is considerable scepticism about climate change. The report has inevitably been greeted with scepticism. Synonyms: doubt, suspicion, disbelief, cynicism More Synonyms of scepticism More Synonyms of scepticism COBUILD Collocationsscepticism initial scepticism widespread scepticism Examples of 'scepticism' in a sentencescepticism 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. Word lists withscepticism Philosophical schools and doctrinesIn other languagesscepticism 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
The report has inevitably been greeted with scepticism. Additional synonymsDefinition the attitude or beliefs of a cynic This talk betrays a certain cynicism about free trade. Synonyms disbelief, doubt, scepticism, mistrustShe looked at him in disbelief. Synonyms scepticism, doubt, distrust, mistrust, incredulity, unbelief, dubietyDefinition unwillingness to believe The announcement has been met with incredulity. Synonyms disbelief, doubt, scepticism, distrust, unbeliefAdditional synonymsDefinition 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 He wore on his face an expression of amazed unbelief. Synonyms disbelief, scepticism, incredulity, doubt, distrust, mistrust, dubiety Seeskeptic |