- a variation of skepticism.
scepticism
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In addition, Ericsson’s lack of AI exposure makes it resilient amid the current market scepticism on the sustainability of AI investment strength, Jefferies says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
So there is some scepticism about Berisha's ability to mastermind the trouble, though he may well seek to capitalise on it.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
Despite the mounting scandals, some in the book trade view the idea of labels with scepticism.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
In Germany, the digital transformation also faces scepticism from the train drivers' union GDL.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
By the time Descartes published the Discourse he had decided that the best way to introduce his philosophy was through applying scepticism absolutely to the limit.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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