English–German
“skepticism” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈskɛpsɪs/
Example
Seine Skepsis gegenüber neuen Ideen ist verständlich.
His skepticism about new ideas is understandable.
How to say “skepticism” in German
“Skepticism” in German is Skepsis.
A mental checkpoint holds a claim at a distance until its evidence has been examined.
Example sentences with Skepsis
Die Skepsis der Öffentlichkeit gegenüber dem Projekt wuchs nach dem Bericht.
The public's skepticism toward the project grew after the report.
Tips for using Skepsis
- Skepsis is feminine, so the standard phrase is die Skepsis gegenüber neuen Ideen, with gegenüber taking the dative.