extreme scepticism

Frequency: 6.58.1 per million words

Denotes the highest level of doubt, bordering on disbelief. 'skepticism' is the AmE spelling.

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Examples (10)

  • The politician's promises were met with extreme scepticism by the public.
  • Despite his claims, many scientists maintained extreme scepticism regarding the new theory.
  • Her initial enthusiasm was quickly replaced by extreme scepticism after hearing the details.
  • Journalists approached the government's official statement with extreme scepticism.
  • There is extreme scepticism among investors about the company's financial projections.
  • He expressed extreme scepticism about the feasibility of such an ambitious project.
  • The proposal, lacking concrete evidence, was naturally greeted with extreme scepticism.
  • Throughout history, groundbreaking ideas have often faced extreme scepticism.
  • One must exercise extreme scepticism when encountering sensational headlines.
  • The expert's analysis was so flawed that it provoked extreme scepticism from his peers.