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scepticism::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | agnosticism, skepticism |
| Type of | disbelief, unbelief |
| Derivation | sceptical |
Examples of scepticism
scepticism
The claim could not be independently confirmed and was met abroad by scepticism.
From the infowars.com
The subsequent massacre of Sinhalese in Batticaloa confirmed the new scepticism.
From the economist.com
But if such progress inspires optimism, the goals themselves provoke scepticism.
From the economist.com
Peer-reviewed data, rigorous analysis and reasoned scepticism are all essential.
From the guardian.co.uk
Our new columnist Chris French discusses the surprise resurgence of scepticism.
From the guardian.co.uk
They are not pushy or preachy, but scepticism flavours nearly everything they do.
From the economist.com
The hype is now giving way to much scepticism about the technology's prospects.
From the economist.com
The new leaders reflect the scepticism most young blacks feel about government.
From the economist.com
Despite widespread scepticism, boasts the site manager, it did so in record time.
From the economist.com
- Agnosticism: the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge
- (sceptic) skeptic: someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs
- (sceptical) doubting: marked by or given to doubt; "a skeptical attitude"; "a skeptical listener"
- (sceptical) disbelieving: denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion; "a skeptical approach to the nature of miracles"
- Contemporary skepticism (or scepticism) is loosely used to denote any questioning attitude, or some degree of doubt regarding claims that are elsewhere taken for granted.
- Philosophical skepticism (UK spelling scepticism; from Greek u03C3u03BAu03ADu03C8u03B9u03C2 skepsis, "inquiry") is both a philosophical school of thought and a method that crosses disciplines and cultures.
- Sceptic is a Polish death metal band from Kraku00F3w, Poland.
- Alternative spelling of skepticism
- (sceptical) Having, or expressing doubt; questioning; Of or relating to scepticism or the sceptics
