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Skepticism: meaning, definitions and examples

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skepticism

 

[ หˆskษ›ptษชหŒsษชzษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

skepticism about climate change

Skepticism is a doubting or questioning attitude or state of mind. It's a tendency to doubt or question accepted beliefs, especially those that are commonly held. Skepticism can also refer to a critical attitude, especially about things generally accepted.

Synonyms

distrust, doubt, suspicion

Examples of usage

  • Her skepticism about the new treatment led her to seek a second opinion.
  • There was widespread skepticism about the company's financial stability.
Context #2 | Noun

skepticism towards new technologies

Skepticism can also mean a doubt or disbelief in the truth or validity of something. It's a questioning of the truth or validity of something, often based on a lack of evidence or proof. Skepticism can also refer to a cautious attitude towards new ideas or technologies.

Synonyms

cynicism, disbelief, distrust

Examples of usage

  • His skepticism towards the new product was based on previous bad experiences.
  • The scientist approached the new theory with healthy skepticism.

Translations

Translations of the word "skepticism" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ceticismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคถเคฏเคตเคพเคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Skepsis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ skeptisisme

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะตะฟั‚ะธั†ะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sceptycyzm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‡็–‘ไธป็พฉ (ใ‹ใ„ใŽใ—ใ‚…ใŽ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท scepticisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escepticismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸรผphecilik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํšŒ์˜์ฃผ์˜ (hoeuijuui)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุดูƒูŠูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skepticismus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skepticizmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ€€็–‘ไธปไน‰ (huรกiyรญ zhว”yรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skepticizem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ efahyggja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะบะตะฟั‚ะธั†ะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ™แƒ”แƒžแƒขแƒ˜แƒชแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skeptisizm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ escepticismo

Etymology

The word 'skepticism' originated from the ancient Greek word 'skeptikos', meaning 'inquiring' or 'reflecting'. It has evolved over time to represent a cautious or doubting attitude towards accepted beliefs or claims. Skepticism has played a significant role in the development of critical thinking and scientific inquiry.

See also: skeptical, skeptically.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,843, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.