🇬🇧🇪🇸 scepticism - escepticismo : English Lesson

Meaning of "scepticism" ("escepticismo"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Scepticism is when you don’t just believe everything you hear right away. Instead, you stop and think, ask questions, and look for proof before you decide if it’s true or not. It’s like having a little detective in your brain that says, “Hmm, are you sure about that?”

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

There was serious scepticism in the room when our teacher promised the math test would be ‘super fun.’

The dog’s scepticism about the bath was clear when he pretended to suddenly forget how to walk.

My scepticism kicked in when Dad said his burnt toast was part of a ‘new gourmet recipe.’

The scientist’s scepticism about flying pigs was strong, even when I drew a very professional picture of one.

My scepticism about Dad’s haircut skills was confirmed the moment he said, “How hard can it be?” holding garden scissors.

At the market, a street artist held a sealed box. The crowd's scepticism showed in folded arms and raised brows. Her friend smiled through scepticism, a child kept scepticism at the edge of his mouth, the baker's scepticism hardened. When a small bird flew out, scepticism melted into laughter, and the crowd clapped in surprise.

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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