🇬🇧🇨🇳 skepticism - 怀疑论 : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "skepticism" ("怀疑论"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
Skepticism is when you don’t quickly believe something until you have good reasons or proof. It’s the doubt you feel when someone says something that sounds strange, exaggerated, or maybe not true, so you ask questions and check the facts first.
I announced I’d start a diet tomorrow, and the cookie jar rattled in skepticism, already planning its comeback.
My sister listened with skepticism as I promised not to touch her snacks, while both my hands were already in the bag.
Our skepticism grew when the weather app said ‘100% sunshine’ and we heard thunder laughing outside.
My alarm clock blinked in skepticism when I set it for 5 a.m., as if it knew I’d hit snooze twelve times.
Scientists say healthy skepticism helps us ask better questions and find the truth—so if someone claims their hamster invented the internet, a little doubt is actually good science.
At the pond, a thin skepticism hung when Tom told a tale of a glowing fish; his friend watched with skepticism that softened when a flash rose. Neighbors' skepticism grew as cameras snapped. The boy held up a jar: a glowing beetle. Skepticism turned to wonder, then to laughter; finally, skepticism melted into a warm silence.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
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