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懐疑

Formal skepticism or deep doubt regarding truth or legitimacy.

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懐疑的 na-adjective
懐疑的に adverb
Noun, Na-adjective (as 懐疑的)

Skepticism" / "Doubt

Refers to a critical mindset involving deep suspicion regarding the truth, value, or validity of a concept or situation.

Example

私 は その 新しい 事業 計画 に 懐疑的 です 。

I'm skeptical about that new business plan.

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懐疑
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Formal skepticism or deep doubt regarding truth or legitimacy.
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