skepticism

scetticismo

Dubbio sul fatto che qualcosa sia vero, giusto o possa funzionare.

In inglese semplice: Doubt about whether something is true, right, or likely to work.

• His story met with skepticism.
• I understand your skepticism about the plan.
• A little healthy skepticism can help you avoid scams.

Come si usa: skepticism about something (She expressed skepticism about the new treatment.)

Sinonimi: doubt, disbelief, distrust

Contrari: belief, credulity

Espressioni comuni: healthy skepticism, public skepticism, skepticism about something, skepticism toward something

scetticismo

Posizione filosofica secondo cui non possiamo conoscere nulla con assoluta certezza.

In inglese semplice: The philosophical belief that we cannot know anything with complete certainty.

• We studied skepticism in philosophy class.
• His argument supports skepticism about absolute knowledge.
• Ancient skepticism questioned whether certainty was possible.

Espressioni comuni: philosophical skepticism, radical skepticism, ancient skepticism