Skepticism

Pronunciation: /ˈskeptəˌsɪzəm/

Definitions of skepticism

noun a skeptical attitude; doubt as to the truth of something

Example Sentences

A1 I have skepticism about trying new foods.

A2 She approached the idea with skepticism, unsure if it would work.

B1 The scientist's skepticism led her to conduct further experiments.

B2 There is a healthy level of skepticism in the scientific community towards new theories.

C1 His skepticism towards the government's policies was well-founded.

C2 The journalist's skepticism towards the company's claims led to an investigative report.

Examples of skepticism in a Sentence

formal The scientist approached the new theory with skepticism, insisting on further evidence before accepting it.

informal I can understand your skepticism about trying a new restaurant, but I think you'll really enjoy it.

slang I had major skepticism about his story, it just didn't add up.

figurative Her skepticism was like a thick fog, clouding her judgment and preventing her from seeing the truth.

Grammatical Forms of skepticism

• past tense: skepticized
• plural: skeptics
• comparative: more skeptical
• superlative: most skeptical
• present tense: skepticizes
• future tense: will skepticize
• perfect tense: have skepticized
• continuous tense: is skepticizing
• singular: skepticism
• positive degree: skeptical
• infinitive: to skepticize
• gerund: skepticizing
• participle: skepticized

Origin and Evolution of skepticism

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'skepticism' originated from the Greek word 'skeptikos' meaning 'thoughtful' or 'inquiring'. It was derived from the verb 'skeptesthai' which means 'to consider'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'skepticism' originally referred to a philosophical school in ancient Greece that doubted the possibility of attaining true knowledge. Over time, it evolved to encompass a broader sense of doubt or questioning towards beliefs, ideas, or claims.