skepticism → scepticism

Frequency: 2.00.5 per million words

An American English spelling variant.

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Examples (10)

  • The skeptic approached the claims with a healthy dose of skepticism.
  • Despite the evidence, his inherent skepticism made him a skeptic about the project's success.
  • As a seasoned skeptic, he often expressed his skepticism regarding unverified reports.
  • Her initial skepticism was understandable for a cautious skeptic like her.
  • Even a staunch skeptic might find their skepticism challenged by such undeniable facts.
  • The scientific method encourages a skeptic to maintain a degree of skepticism.
  • He was a skeptic by nature, and his skepticism extended to all forms of pseudoscience.
  • The audience, comprised of many a skeptic, listened with a mixture of interest and skepticism.
  • A true skeptic applies critical thinking, which is rooted in skepticism.
  • To overcome the public's skepticism, the expert, himself a former skeptic, presented compelling data.