scepticism — a general tendency to doubt the truth of claims, statements, or the effectiveness of things
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a general tendency to doubt the truth of claims, statements, or the effectiveness of things
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskɛptɪˌsɪzəm/
Example Sentences
- My cat looks at every new toy I buy with pure scepticism before deciding it's actually just a box.
- There's growing scepticism about whether the diet pills actually work.
- He responded to the salesman's promises with a healthy dose of scepticism.
scepticism
NOUN[/ˈskɛptɪˌsɪzəm/]
a general tendency to doubt the truth of claims, statements, or the effectiveness of things
The old philosopher greeted the miracle cure with quiet scepticism.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'skeptikos' meaning 'inquiring, reflective' related to 'skeptesthai' (to look carefully, consider), combined with -ism suffix.
Breakdown
skeptic- (examine carefully) + -ism (doctrine, tendency)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat looks at every new toy I buy with pure scepticism before deciding it's actually just a box.”
“There's growing scepticism about whether the diet pills actually work.”
“He responded to the salesman's promises with a healthy dose of scepticism.”
“Despite the scientist's scepticism, the experiment actually worked.”
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