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skepticism

[/ˈskɛptɪsɪzəm/]
noun
ceticismo
1. An attitude of doubt or disbelief regarding claims, statements, or ideas
His skepticism about the new project made him question every detail.
Seu ceticismo sobre o novo projeto o fez questionar cada detalhe.
2. A philosophical position that questions the possibility of certain knowledge
Descartes addressed skepticism in his meditations on doubt.
Descartes abordou o ceticismo em suas meditações sobre a dúvida.
3. A tendency to doubt or be incredulous about something
There is growing skepticism among consumers about the company's claims.
Há um ceticismo crescente entre os consumidores sobre as afirmações da empresa.
Synonyms
doubtdisbeliefincredulitydoubtmistrustdubietyquestionableness
Antonyms
belieffaithcredulitytrustconfidencecredence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ceticismo
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ceticismo
Common usage, no regional variation
São Paulo
ceticismo
Common usage, no regional variation
Portugal
ceticismo
Standard Portuguese term, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

healthy skepticism
raise skepticism
meet with skepticism
express skepticism
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