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Pronunciation / Transliteration: hoegui juui
"그의 회의주의는 새로운 정책에 대한 신뢰를 높였다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A philosophical attitude of doubting the knowledge claims set forth by others.
"Her scepticism about the new policy led her to conduct further research before making a decision." - 2
A general attitude of doubt or disbelief towards accepted beliefs or opinions.
"His scepticism regarding the effectiveness of the treatment was shared by many in the medical community."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'scepticism' originates from the Greek word 'skeptikos', meaning 'thoughtful' or 'inquisitive'. It evolved through Latin as 'scepticus' and entered Middle English in the late 14th century, reflecting a philosophical approach that questions the validity of certain knowledge claims.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Scepticism" is said worldwide
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scepticisme
Transliteration: scepticisme
"Son scepticisme à propos de la politique était bien fondé."
Skeptizismus
Transliteration: Skeptizismus
"Ihr Skeptizismus gegenüber der neuen Theorie war verständlich."
scetticismo
Transliteration: scetticismo
"Il suo scetticismo riguardo alla proposta era evidente."
escepticismo
Transliteration: escepticismo
"Su escepticismo sobre el nuevo enfoque fue bien recibido."
ceticismo
Transliteration: ceticismo
"O ceticismo dele em relação à nova pesquisa é compreensível."
संशयवाद
Transliteration: sanshayavad
"उसका संशयवाद नई नीतियों के प्रति उचित था।"
怀疑主义
Transliteration: huái yí zhǔ yì
"他的怀疑主义使他在做决定之前进行了更多的研究。"
회의주의
Transliteration: hoegui juui
"그의 회의주의는 새로운 정책에 대한 신뢰를 높였다."
懐疑主義
Transliteration: kaigi shugi
"彼の懐疑主義は新しい理論に対する理解を深めた。"
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