skepticism
pronunciation
How to pronounce skepticism in British English:
UK [ˈskeptɪsɪzəm]
How to pronounce skepticism in American English:
US [ˈskeptɪsɪzəm]
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- Noun:
- doubt about the truth of something
- the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge
Word Origin
- skepticism (n.)
- also scepticism, 1640s, from skeptic + -ism. Specifically regarding Christian religion, from 1800.
Example
- 1. These pronouncements have raised both hope and skepticism .
- 2. And skepticism is not always a bad thing .
- 3. Try to understand my skepticism .
- 4. At first , skepticism lingered like the aroma of frog soup .
- 5. Skepticism : more people believe that marriage is not for them .