skepticism

CEFRB2

/ˈskɛp.tɪˌsɪ.zəm/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Doubt about whether something is true.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A studied attitude of questioning and doubt.

Examples

  • A healthy dose of skepticism is vital when listening to a politician speak.

  • The promises he makes cause skepticism to arise.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The doctrine that absolute knowledge is not possible.

  2. The practice or philosophy of being a skeptic.

  3. A methodology that starts from a neutral standpoint and aims to acquire certainty through scientific or logical observation.

More examples

In context

  • Tom understood Mary's skepticism.

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His strong blank about the plan grew after he heard the risks.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From New Latin scepticismus; equivalent to skeptic + -ism.