die Skepsis
Translation
scepticism, doubt
Examples
Er betrachtete den Plan mit großer Skepsis.
He viewed the plan with great scepticism.
Ihre Skepsis gegenüber dem Projekt war berechtigt.
Her scepticism towards the project was justified.
Grammar Patterns
((towards sb./sth.)) scepticism towards sb./sth. He showed scepticism towards the plan.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Zweifel (doubt), das Misstrauen (mistrust); Antonyms: das Vertrauen (trust), der Glaube (belief)
Etymology
From Greek 'sképsis' (inquiry, doubt), which comes from 'sképtesthai' (to examine).
Memory Tips
Very similar to the English word 'scepticism'. Think of a 'sceptic' to remember the meaning.