scepticism
noun/ˈskeptɪsɪzəm/
/ˈskeptɪsɪzəm/
(British English) (North American English skepticism)
[uncountable, singular]- an attitude of doubting that claims or statements are true or that something will happen
- Such claims should be regarded with a certain amount of scepticism.
- Other scientists have expressed scepticism about these results.
Extra Examples- My initial scepticism was replaced with respectful admiration.
- She has a healthy scepticism towards the claims in the company's report.
- Some attorneys share her scepticism about the new plan.
- The President's claim must be regarded with a healthy dose of scepticism.
- This claim has often been met with scepticism.
- This theory was initially received with great scepticism by her fellow scientists.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- considerable
- deep
- extreme
- …
- degree
- great deal
- healthy dose
- …
- have
- express
- voice
- …
- with scepticism
- scepticism about
- scepticism over
- …
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