Scepticism is an English word with synonyms like agnosticism or skepticism. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.
Scepticism in a sentence
Scepticism meaning
Alternative spelling of skepticism.
Synonyms of Scepticism
Using Scepticism
- The main meaning on this page is: Alternative spelling of skepticism.
- Useful related words include: agnosticism, skepticism, unbelief, disbelief.
- In the example corpus, scepticism often appears in combinations such as: scepticism about, with scepticism, scepticism and.
Context around Scepticism
- Average sentence length in these examples: 22.7 words
- Position in the sentence: 5 start, 9 middle, 6 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Scepticism
- In this selection, "scepticism" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 22.7 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, public, initial, despite, otherwise, imploring and surrounding stand out and add context to how "scepticism" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include allegations with scepticism imploring that and also drawn scepticism from the. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "scepticism" sits close to words such as acm, anatomical and argus, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with scepticism
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
The junta’s announcement brought scepticism about any deal. (9 words)
After reports came out about the LNG plans this week, Hungary expressed its scepticism. (14 words)
The new completion date is still 10 years late, and our scepticism for promises being delivered remains. (17 words)
Although there was some scepticism over whether the photo was real or not, another user pointed out that in 2019, American aircraft guidelines changed to allow passengers to take designated service animals on board. (34 words)
Still, this leaves room for scepticism about the essence of book and adaptation; about the reverence with which both friendship and pain are treated – as if neither could be susceptible to inquiry. (32 words)
As much as it can be described as a gamechanger as to what a luxury bakkie should be, scepticism surrounding the GWM P500 is unlikely to disappear even with its staggering performance. (32 words)
Example sentences (20)
A balance has to be found between trusting and scepticism, otherwise life would grind to a halt amid futile arguments.
Although there was some scepticism over whether the photo was real or not, another user pointed out that in 2019, American aircraft guidelines changed to allow passengers to take designated service animals on board.
China abruptly said it would stop publishing age-related employment data, prompting public scepticism and concern over youth joblessness.
Despite criticism from the public and initial scepticism from his campmates, Hancock reached the final, where he finished third.
Despite scepticism about the Super League, the ruling seems a landmark moment in terms of possibilities for setting up alternative competitions.
Gabrielius Landsbergis, foreign minister of Lithuania, whose country has taken a strong stance against China on Taiwan, said his country’s scepticism had been vindicated.
In December 2019, the Kremlin’s claim it had successfully tested a disconnection from the global net was met with scepticism by experts.
It published a ceasefire proposal on Friday, the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but the offer was met with scepticism among Ukraine's Western allies.
Ms McDaniel also brushed off Mr Trump’s continued scepticism of early voting, even after he recorded a video to promote the Bank Your Vote initiative.
Shaibu urged the media and the public to approach the allegations with scepticism, imploring that everyone focus on the issues that truly matter to the people of Edo State.
Still, this leaves room for scepticism about the essence of book and adaptation; about the reverence with which both friendship and pain are treated – as if neither could be susceptible to inquiry.
That said there is some scepticism from some in the sector who worry this expensive intervention could see money taken away from other resources.
The bizarre presentation triggered a frenzy of excitement among conspiracy theorists online - but it has also drawn scepticism from the scientific community.
The eager business executives would also do well to have a mild degree of scepticism when they mingle with Labour in Liverpool.
The junta’s announcement brought scepticism about any deal.
The new completion date is still 10 years late, and our scepticism for promises being delivered remains.
This scepticism could be coming from the need to report ESG metrics which alone may seem simply bureaucratic and costly.
When the series was first announced by the BBC, the news was met with scepticism from various critics.
After reports came out about the LNG plans this week, Hungary expressed its scepticism.
As much as it can be described as a gamechanger as to what a luxury bakkie should be, scepticism surrounding the GWM P500 is unlikely to disappear even with its staggering performance.
Common combinations with scepticism
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- scepticism about 22×
- with scepticism 15×
- scepticism and 11×
- of scepticism 11×
- scepticism of 10×
- scepticism from 9×
- the scepticism 7×
- and scepticism 6×
- some scepticism 6×
- expressed scepticism 6×