skepticism

🇬🇧 UK/'skeptisizm/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLC2

Definitions

n.

An attitude of doubt or questioning; the philosophical view that certain knowledge is impossible

怀疑态度;怀疑论

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
skepticroot
+
ismdoctrine, belief, practice
=skepticism

Common Collocations

  • 1.healthy skepticism合理的怀疑
  • 2.express skepticism表示质疑
  • 3.meet with skepticism遭到质疑
  • 4.public skepticism公众的怀疑情绪

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Her proposal was met with widespread skepticism from the board of directors.

  • 2.

    A healthy dose of skepticism is essential when reading news online.

  • 3.

    His skepticism about climate change put him at odds with most researchers.

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