scepticism
Translation
skepticism, doubt, disbelief
Examples
There is widespread scepticism about the government's claims.
There is widespread skepticism about the government's claims.
His initial scepticism soon turned to belief.
His initial skepticism soon turned to belief.
Grammar Patterns
((skepticism)) ((about/over sth.)) doubt about (sth.) There is widespread skepticism about the government's claims.
Similar Words
Synonyms: doubt, disbelief, cynicism; Antonyms: belief, faith
Etymology
From 'skeptic' plus the suffix '-ism', which denotes a practice, system, or philosophy. Note the US spelling is 'skepticism'.
Memory Tips
The '-ism' ending often refers to a belief system or philosophy. Skepticism is the philosophy of being a skeptic.