skepticism
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Given all that, no amount of skepticism or cynicism is unjustified.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
Veterans and their advocates generally welcomed the announced new housing but also expressed skepticism about an initiative that has been planned in secret with no opportunity for review by its beneficiaries.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
All of this means that people who show up sick to the hospital aren’t told what they’re sick with for days or nearly weeks in an area where outsiders are seen with rational skepticism.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
“There’s still a tremendous amount of skepticism, which is a good thing for investors because markets tend to climb a wall of worry,” she added.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
“And what exactly did I say?” asked Hermione, her tone somewhere between skepticism and curiosity.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
Vocabulary lists containing skepticism
"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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