Skepticism Meaning in English

word

US

ˈskɛptɪˌsɪzəm

SKEP-ti-siz-um

UK

ˈskɛp.tɪˌsɪ.zəm

SKEP-ti-si-zum

التعريف

Skepticism is a feeling or attitude of doubting whether something is true, real, or can be trusted.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Mainly used in formal or academic contexts, especially with ideas or claims ('public skepticism', 'healthy skepticism'). Not the same as 'cynicism', which is more negative. 'Skeptical' is the adjective form.

• Spanish: escepticismo
• Portuguese (BR): ceticismo
• Portuguese (PT): cepticismo
• Chinese (Simplified): 怀疑态度 - 怀疑主义
• Chinese (Traditional): 懷疑態度 - 懷疑主義
• Hindi: संशयवाद
• Arabic: الشك
• Bengali: সন্দেহবাদ - সংশয়বাদ
• Russian: скептицизм
• Japanese: 懐疑主義 - 懐疑的態度
• Vietnamese: hoài nghi
• Korean: 회의론
• Turkish: şüphecilik
• Urdu: شک
• Indonesian: skeptisisme

جمل نموذجية

There is a lot of skepticism about the new law.

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The scientist viewed the results with skepticism.

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His story was met with skepticism by everyone.

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A little skepticism can help you avoid scams online.

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Her skepticism about miracle diets turned out to be justified.

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There's growing skepticism among voters about politicians' promises.

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