NOUN
Skepsis/ˈskɛpsɪs/skepticism; doubt; mistrust
Skepsis is a German noun that means skepticism, doubt, or mistrust. It is pronounced /ˈskɛpsɪs/. As a noun it takes the article "die".
Definitions
1.attitude of doubt or lack of trust(general attitude)
a.tendency not to believe something immediately
Sie äußerte ihre Skepsis gegenüber dem neuen Plan.—She expressed her skepticism towards the new plan.
b.reserve or mistrust about information or claims
Mit viel Skepsis verfolgte er die Nachrichtenmeldungen.—He followed the news reports with a lot of skepticism.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Skepsis | — |
| Genitive | der Skepsis | — |
| Dative | der Skepsis | — |
| Accusative | die Skepsis | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Skepsis" mean in English?
- "Skepsis" means skepticism, doubt, or mistrust. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Skepsis"?
- "Skepsis" is pronounced /ˈskɛpsɪs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Skepsis" der, die, or das?
- "Skepsis" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What part of speech is "Skepsis"?
- "Skepsis" is a noun in German.
