Definition of scepticism in English:

scepticism

(North American skepticism)

noun ˈskɛptɪsɪz(ə)m

mass noun

1A sceptical attitude; doubt as to the truth of something.
these claims were treated with scepticism
Example sentencesExamples
- Naturally, skepticism abounded about the whole thing being a snow job.
- Such scepticism seems especially relevant where suicidal terrorists are concerned.
- Modern scholars have treated the tradition with varying degrees of scepticism.
- The skepticism extends to some of the 250,000 members of his own party.
- Some might see an undercurrent of religious belief in the book; others might see an undercurrent of skepticism or betrayed hope.
- People less familiar with us looked at this with a healthy degree of skepticism.
- He finds the source of skepticism in the theory of abstract ideas, which he criticizes.
- Skepticism concerning Sadler's ability should be put to rest.
- In the co-authored shadow of a book under review, however, his delicate skepticism toward tradition is not in evidence.
- Against his mining record, scepticism about the sincerity of Reid's renewable energy embrace is perhaps not unwarranted.
- German public scepticism about monetary union placed the German government in a strong position to negotiate the detail of monetary union.
- Many religions discourage skepticism or critical examination of cherished precepts.
- The problem is, however, that such radical scepticism involves a performative contradiction.
- Rous's first paper, which stated that viruses can cause cancer, was received with much skepticism.
- There is also reason to think such skepticism may be misplaced.
- Come on, we all can do way better, despite my skepticism.
- Similarly, some newcomers will hide behind some very unfair scepticism.
- Recent events have given a new edge to that scepticism.
- In a world in which knowledge is power, whether we like it or not, thoroughgoing scepticism is not an option.
- There is some skepticism, however, surrounding the prime minister's new-found "moral" leadership.
Synonyms
doubt, doubtfulness, dubiousness, a pinch of salt, lack of conviction
disbelief, cynicism, distrust, mistrust, suspicion, misbelief, incredulity
pessimism, defeatism
rare dubiety, Pyrrhonism, scepsis, minimifidianism
agnosticism, doubt
atheism, non-theism, unbelief, non-belief
rationalism
2Philosophy
The theory that certain knowledge is impossible.
Cartesian scepticism
Example sentencesExamples
- Nor has sensory skepticism hindered dogmatists from seeking absolute truth elsewhere, namely in Reason or Logic.

词汇	scepticism
释义	Definition of scepticism in English: scepticism (North American skepticism) noun ˈskɛptɪsɪz(ə)m mass noun 1A sceptical attitude; doubt as to the truth of something. these claims were treated with scepticism Example sentencesExamples Naturally, skepticism abounded about the whole thing being a snow job. Such scepticism seems especially relevant where suicidal terrorists are concerned. Modern scholars have treated the tradition with varying degrees of scepticism. The skepticism extends to some of the 250,000 members of his own party. Some might see an undercurrent of religious belief in the book; others might see an undercurrent of skepticism or betrayed hope. People less familiar with us looked at this with a healthy degree of skepticism. He finds the source of skepticism in the theory of abstract ideas, which he criticizes. Skepticism concerning Sadler's ability should be put to rest. In the co-authored shadow of a book under review, however, his delicate skepticism toward tradition is not in evidence. Against his mining record, scepticism about the sincerity of Reid's renewable energy embrace is perhaps not unwarranted. German public scepticism about monetary union placed the German government in a strong position to negotiate the detail of monetary union. Many religions discourage skepticism or critical examination of cherished precepts. The problem is, however, that such radical scepticism involves a performative contradiction. Rous's first paper, which stated that viruses can cause cancer, was received with much skepticism. There is also reason to think such skepticism may be misplaced. Come on, we all can do way better, despite my skepticism. Similarly, some newcomers will hide behind some very unfair scepticism. Recent events have given a new edge to that scepticism. In a world in which knowledge is power, whether we like it or not, thoroughgoing scepticism is not an option. There is some skepticism, however, surrounding the prime minister's new-found "moral" leadership. Synonyms doubt, doubtfulness, dubiousness, a pinch of salt, lack of conviction disbelief, cynicism, distrust, mistrust, suspicion, misbelief, incredulity pessimism, defeatism rare dubiety, Pyrrhonism, scepsis, minimifidianism agnosticism, doubt atheism, non-theism, unbelief, non-belief rationalism 2Philosophy The theory that certain knowledge is impossible. Cartesian scepticism Example sentencesExamples Nor has sensory skepticism hindered dogmatists from seeking absolute truth elsewhere, namely in Reason or Logic.
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