skepticism

S2 W2

BrE /ˈskɛptɪsəm/ AmE /ˈskɛptɪsəm/

noun en → es

1 DOUBT [uncountable] B1

the feeling of doubt about something, especially when other people believe it to be true

escepticismo, duda

  • have some skepticism about sth

Collocations skepticism about a theory · express skepticism about an idea

  • He expressed skepticism about the government's plans.

    Expresó escepticismo sobre los planes del gobierno.

2 QUESTION [uncountable] B2

the act of questioning or doubting something, especially when other people believe it to be true

cuestionamiento, duda

  • show skepticism towards sth

Collocations skepticism towards a claim · voice skepticism about an argument

  • The report shows skepticism towards the company's claims.

    El informe muestra cuestionamiento hacia las afirmaciones de la empresa.