skepticism

• Substantivo que designa uma atitude de dúvida ou descrença em relação a algo, ou a prática de suspender o julgamento até que haja evidências suficientes. Também se refere à doutrina filosófica que nega a possibilidade de conhecimento absoluto.

A noun referring to a questioning or doubting attitude, or the practice of withholding judgment until sufficient evidence is available.

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1. Doubt or questioning attitudeB2formal

   An attitude of doubt or a tendency to question claims, statements, or facts that are not supported by evidence.

   Ceticismo

   • Her skepticism about the new policy was evident in her questions.
   • The scientist's skepticism led to a more thorough investigation.
   • He expressed skepticism regarding the accuracy of the report.

   Sinônimosdisbeliefdistrustdoubtdubiousnessincredulitymistrustquestioningsuspicionuncertainty

   Antônimoscredulitygullibility

2. Philosophical doubtC1formal

   The philosophical position that questions the possibility of certain knowledge.

   Ceticismo

   • Philosophical skepticism challenges the foundations of knowledge.
   • The professor's lecture on skepticism was both challenging and enlightening.
   • Ancient Greek skepticism influenced many later thinkers.

   Sinônimosagnosticismscepticism

   Antônimoscredulitydogmatismgullibility