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Common collocations with scepticism in British Collocation

scepticism noun uncountable

UK /ˈskeptɪˌsɪz(ə)m/

great

considerable
deep
extreme
much
profound
strong
total

Whether these victims will receive the justice they deserve is a matter for profound scepticism.

expressed by many people

general
public
universal
widespread

Among the general public, there appears to be almost universal scepticism about the trial.

express scepticism

demonstrate
express
greet something with
regard something with
reveal
share
treat something with
view something with
voice

The plan was greeted with scepticism by the Disability Rights Commission.

A number of councillors have voiced scepticism about the move.

cause a reaction of scepticism

meet with
provoke

Plans for a new ‘state-of-the-art’ market hall have met with scepticism from traders.

amount of scepticism

deal
degree
dose
lot

Her claims were treated with a considerable degree of scepticism.

feeling of scepticism

attitude
climate
mood
spirit

In the current climate of scepticism, it is difficult to persuade people of the need to conserve energy.