skepticism — an attitude of doubt or a disposition to incredulity either in general or toward a particular object
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an attitude of doubt or a disposition to incredulity either in general or toward a particular object
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskeptɪsɪzəm/
Korean meaning: 의구심, 회의주의, 회의적 태도
Korean pronunciation: **스켑**티시즘
Example Sentences
- The politician's promises were met with widespread skepticism after his previous scandals.
- My grandmother's skepticism about smartphones disappeared when she discovered online shopping.
- The scientist approached the extraordinary claims with healthy skepticism.
skepticism
NOUN//ˈskeptɪsɪzəm//
an attitude of doubt or a disposition to incredulity either in general or toward a particular object
Doubtful attitude toward sales pitch
Between skepticism and criticism, he reaches for optimism.
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Origin
고대 그리스 철학자들이 '진리를 찾기 위해 의심하며 탐구한다'는 철학적 태도에서 유래한 단어입니다. 그리스어 'skeptikos'는 '생각하는, 탐구하는'이라는 뜻이었죠.
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📝Examples
“The politician's promises were met with widespread skepticism after his previous scandals.”
“My grandmother's skepticism about smartphones disappeared when she discovered online shopping.”
“The scientist approached the extraordinary claims with healthy skepticism.”
“His initial skepticism about pineapple on pizza turned into obsession after one bite.”
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