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skepticism

ˈskɛptɪsɪzəm

noun

sceptycyzm

sɛpˈtɨt͡sɨsm· rzeczownik
Also
powątpiewanie(n)
Definition

An attitude of doubt or a disposition to question claims or beliefs, especially those generally accepted.

Examples
There was widespread skepticism about the new government policy.
Panował powszechny sceptycyzm wobec nowej polityki rządu.
Her skepticism grew with each new piece of unverified information.
Jej powątpiewanie rosło z każdą nową, niezweryfikowaną informacją.
Synonyms
doubtdistrustcynicism
Collocations
widespread skepticismhealthy skepticismgrowing skepticism
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