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skepticism

/ˈskɛptɪˌsɪzəm/ /ˈskɛptɪˌsɪzəm/
noun
General
  1. 1 şüphecilik, kuşku uncountable

Definition (English)

An attitude of doubting that claims or statements are true.

Example Sentences

  1. She approached the new theory with healthy skepticism.
    Yeni teoriye sağlıklı bir şüphecilikle yaklaştı.
  2. Scientific progress often relies on skepticism towards old ideas.
    Bilimsel ilerleme genellikle eski fikirlere yönelik şüpheciliğe dayanır.
GeneralPhilosophy
  1. 1 septisizm, kuşkuculuk uncountable

Definition (English)

The philosophical view that we cannot be certain about any knowledge.

Example Sentences

  1. Ancient skepticism taught that people should suspend judgement.
    Antik septisizm, insanların yargıyı askıya alması gerektiğini öğretiyordu.
  2. Philosophical skepticism asks whether we can know anything for certain.
    Felsefi septisizm, herhangi bir şeyi kesin olarak bilip bilemeyeceğimizi sorgular.

Synonyms

doubtdisbeliefincredulity

Antonyms

belieftrustcredulity

Collocations

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