Scepticism

Synonyms for "scepticism" (16 found)

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Noun(3 words)
cautioncritical doubtcritical scrutiny

Related words (8)

Noun(4 words)
doubtmental rejectionrigorous scrutinyskeptical mindset

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audit mindsetdisbeliefdoubtdoubtfulnessdubietydubiousnessepistemic stanceincertitudephilosophical positionprofessional attitudereligious inquiryresearch attitudescientific methodtheologyunbeliefuncertainty

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12 entries
Cartesian doubtacademic scepticismauditor skepticismbiblical skepticismclinical skepticismempirical skepticismfinancial audit skepticisminternal audit skepticismradical scepticismreligious disbeliefscientific skepticismtheological skepticism

Collocations

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Cartesian scepticismacademic scepticismprofessional scepticismradical scepticismreligious scepticismscientific scepticism

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Derivations

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Sample sentences

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Dr Tyler expressed scepticism at Dr Ramsay's revolutionary new therapy.

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The scepticism is not entirely unwarranted: many journalists have warned that the government is not being entirely truthful.

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News of the company's expansion plans was greeted with scepticism by the local community.

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On the eve of the conference, the prevailing mood was one of scepticism.

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