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    skepticism

    US /ˈskɛptɪˌsɪzəm/

    ・

    UK /'skeptɪsɪzəm/

    C2
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounDoubting that something is true/probable/useful
    The scientist's research paper was met with skepticism, because the methods he used were unreliable

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    How Europe Lost Its Tech Giants

    09:10How Europe Lost Its Tech Giants
    • This skepticism reflects a cautious European mentality that favors incremental progress in proven methods over the American attitude of risk-taking and setting ambitious goals.

      This skepticism reflects a cautious European mentality that favors incremental progress in proven methods over the American attitude of risk-taking and setting ambitious goals.

    • This skepticism reflects a cautious European  mentality that favors incremental progress

      This skepticism reflects a cautious European  mentality that favors incremental progress

    B1

    The Unholy Roman Emperor Frederick II 3: Savior or Antichrist | European History | Extra History

    17:23The Unholy Roman Emperor Frederick II 3: Savior or Antichrist | European History | Extra History
    • Now, that does seem unlikely given the evidence, and historians today generally consider Frederick to have been religiously conventional for a medieval monarch, though with a high degree of skepticism in papal power.

      Now, that does seem unlikely given the evidence, and historians today generally consider Frederick to have been religiously conventional for a medieval monarch, though with a high degree of skepticism in papal power.

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    No Speed Limits In Germany? Why The U.S. Doesn’t Have An Autobahn

    13:45No Speed Limits In Germany? Why The U.S. Doesn’t Have An Autobahn
    • In like manner, the data on how much introducing a speed limit would reduce carbon pollution has met with skepticism, though some recent numbers suggest it might be more than previously believed.

      In like manner, the data on how much introducing a speed limit would reduce carbon pollution has met with skepticism, though some recent numbers suggest it might be more than previously believed.

    B1

    President Obama Delivers the Rutgers University Commencement Address

    42:30President Obama Delivers the Rutgers University Commencement Address
    • You have a healthy skepticism for conventional wisdom.

      You have a healthy skepticism for conventional wisdom.

    • You have a healthy skepticism

      You have a healthy skepticism

    B1

    Why We Sabotage Good Relationships

    04:50Why We Sabotage Good Relationships
    • The skepticism created by one person is deposited decades later on the unwitting head of another.

      The skepticism created by one person is deposited decades later on the unwitting head of another.

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    古生物学者だけど「絶滅」について質問ある?| Tech Support | WIRED Japan

    21:33古生物学者だけど「絶滅」について質問ある?| Tech Support | WIRED Japan
    • I appreciate your skepticism.

      I appreciate your skepticism.

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    As TikTok ban looms, users turn to other Chinese-based platforms

    03:02As TikTok ban looms, users turn to other Chinese-based platforms
    • Time is running out for TikTok. The Supreme Court set to rule as soon as today whether or not to uphold a U.S. ban on the popular app. In a hearing last week, the justice is expressing skepticism over arguments by lawyers for TikTok that a ban on the app would violate users' First Amendment rights.

      Time is running out for TikTok. The Supreme Court set to rule as soon as today whether or not to uphold a U.S. ban on the popular app. In a hearing last week, the justice is expressing skepticism over arguments by lawyers for TikTok that a ban on the app would violate users' First Amendment rights.

    • In a hearing last week, the justice is expressing skepticism over arguments by lawyers for TikTok that a ban on the app would violate users' First Amendment rights.

      In a hearing last week, the justice is expressing skepticism over arguments by lawyers for TikTok that a ban on the app would violate users' First Amendment rights.

    B1

    Justice:What's The Right Thing To Do ep-01

    54:56Justice:What's The Right Thing To Do ep-01
    • The name of the evasion is skepticism, it's the idea...

      The name of the evasion is skepticism, it's the idea...

    • That's the evasion, the evasion of skepticism,

      That's the evasion, the evasion of skepticism,

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    Lidar vs. Tesla: the race for fully self driving cars

    07:27Lidar vs. Tesla: the race for fully self driving cars
    • Will Elon flip-flop on his LIDAR skepticism?

      Will Elon flip-flop on his LIDAR skepticism?

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    10 WORST Decisions America Ever Made

    15:1410 WORST Decisions America Ever Made
    • From PTSD-ridden veterans to a deep and abiding public skepticism of government.

      From PTSD-ridden veterans to a deep and abiding public skepticism of government.

    B2