No. 11,262 in German
skepsis
Skepsis (German): skepticism; doubt or questioning attitude.
In a sentence
Seine Skepsis gegenüber den neuen Technologien erwies sich als unbegründet.
His skepticism towards new technologies turned out to be unfounded.
In this sentence, 'skepsis' highlights a cautious and critical attitude towards new developments.
Die anfängliche Skepsis der Teilnehmer wich allmählich, als die Vorteile des Vorschlags deutlich wurden.
The participants' initial skepticism gradually subsided as the benefits of the proposal became clear.
Here, 'skepsis' emphasizes the participants' initial doubt or distrust, which changes over time.
Skepsis ist gesund, wenn sie zu einer gründlichen Überprüfung von Informationen führt.
Skepticism is healthy when it leads to a thorough review of information.
In this abstract sentence, 'skepsis' is treated as a concept or quality that encourages critical thinking and examination.
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