skepticism

noun
UK: /ˈskɛptɪsɪzəm/
US: /ˈskɛptɪsɪzəm/

  1. A doubting or questioning attitude towards something, often without proof.

    1. Her skepticism is high.
    2. The proposal was met with skepticism because of the cost implications.

  2. The theory that certain knowledge is impossible; doubt about the truth of something.

    1. His skepticism grew over time.
    2. Philosophical skepticism challenges our fundamental assumptions about reality and knowledge.

  3. A tendency to disbelieve what others say; doubt about the reliability of claims.

    1. I view it with skepticism.
    2. They expressed skepticism about the project's feasibility, citing several potential problems.

Synonyms

disbelief distrust uncertainty cynicism doubt

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "skepticism" in English means: A doubting or questioning attitude towards something, often without proof., The theory that certain knowledge is impossible; doubt about the truth of something., A tendency to disbelieve what others say; doubt about the reliability of claims..

The phonetic transcription of "skepticism" is /ˈskɛptɪsɪzəm/ in British English and /ˈskɛptɪsɪzəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "skepticism": disbelief, distrust, uncertainty, cynicism, doubt.

Example usage of "skepticism": "Her skepticism is high.". More examples on the page.