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单词 scepticism
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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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