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ceticismo

[sɛ.ti.ˈsis.mu]
nounmasculinepl: ceticismos
skepticism
1. A philosophical position that doubts or questions the possibility of attaining knowledge or certainty
His skepticism about the government's promises was well-founded.
Seu ceticismo quanto às promessas do governo era bem fundamentado.
2. A general attitude of doubt or disbelief toward something
The scientific community approached the claim with healthy skepticism.
A comunidade científica abordou a afirmação com um ceticismo saudável.
3. Doubt regarding religious beliefs or doctrines
Her ceticismo about organized religion grew over time.
Seu ceticismo sobre religião organizada cresceu com o tempo.
Synonyms
dúvidaincredulidadedesconfiançasuspeita
Antonyms
certezaconvicçãocredulidade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ceticismo
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
ceticismo
Standard usage, sometimes spelled 'cepticismo' in older texts

Related Idioms & Phrases

com ceticismo
atitude cética
adotar uma postura de ceticismo
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