as in doubt
a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something
our alibi was met with skepticism at first, but we gradually convinced them of the truth
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Recent Examples of skepticism
The Rehearsal attempted to get Fielder’s message to the federal government, but so far it has been met with skepticism, to put it kindly.
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Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 29 May 2025
The answer to that question offers a glimpse into the psyche of this generation of digital natives who eye the world – and the American education system – with a dose of skepticism.
—Jackie Valley, Christian Science Monitor, 28 May 2025
Not one person expresses any skepticism, which suggests we’re meant to take this premise seriously.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
For so many of us who grew up with vaccines as just a part of life, who are old enough to have the little round smallpox vaccine scar on our arms, the vaccine skepticism just seemed to come out of nowhere.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 26 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for skepticism
Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 29 May 2025
The answer to that question offers a glimpse into the psyche of this generation of digital natives who eye the world – and the American education system – with a dose of skepticism.
—Jackie Valley, Christian Science Monitor, 28 May 2025
Not one person expresses any skepticism, which suggests we’re meant to take this premise seriously.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
For so many of us who grew up with vaccines as just a part of life, who are old enough to have the little round smallpox vaccine scar on our arms, the vaccine skepticism just seemed to come out of nowhere.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 26 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for skepticism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skepticism
Noun
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There were doubts Florida would ever consistently make the playoffs, let alone be annual Stanley Cup contenders.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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There is little doubt about where Fils will want to play.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Instead, this suspicion about the trailer tells a more interesting and deeper story about the relationship between marketing and proof in media.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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At a time when Cold War tensions heightened curiosity and suspicion about all things Soviet, American consumers flocked to the new vodka as an edgy, exotic choice—drinking vodka became simultaneously an act of defiance and fascination.—
Time,
Time,
4 June 2025
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Due to the competitive landscape and consumer uncertainty, Vivid suspended its habit of providing forward earnings guidance to analysts with that call, adding to the bearish sentiment for Vivid that has yet to let up.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
2 June 2025
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Trans-Pacific ocean spot freight rates have kept their foot on the gas in the wake of a rush of imports from China into the U.S. as trade and tariff uncertainty pervades between the countries.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
2 June 2025
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Nearly 10% express distrust in health information from providers, a rate significantly higher than older generations.—
Chrissa McFarlane,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Others doubted that any such institution could overcome the legacies of conflict and mutual distrust among their neighbors and bring together members that were far apart both geographically and in terms of security concerns.—
ELY RATNER,
Foreign Affairs,
27 May 2025
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“Skepticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skepticism. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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