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skepticism

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skepticism (US) noun
or British scepticism /ˈskɛptəˌsɪzəm/
skepticism (US)
noun
or British scepticism /ˈskɛptəˌsɪzəm/
Learner's definition of SKEPTICISM
: an attitude of doubting the truth of something (such as a claim or statement)怀疑态度；怀疑主义
[noncount]
[singular]
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skepticism

noun

skep·​ti·​cism ˈskep-tə-ˌsi-zəm How to pronounce skepticism (audio)
1
: an attitude of doubt or a disposition to incredulity either in general or toward a particular object
2
a
: the doctrine that true knowledge or knowledge in a particular area is uncertain
b
: the method of suspended judgment, systematic doubt, or criticism characteristic of skeptics
3
: doubt concerning basic religious principles (such as immortality, providence, and revelation)

Synonyms

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uncertainty, doubt, dubiety, skepticism, suspicion, mistrust mean lack of sureness about someone or something.

uncertainty may range from a falling short of certainty to an almost complete lack of conviction or knowledge especially about an outcome or result.

assumed the role of manager without hesitation or uncertainty

doubt suggests both uncertainty and inability to make a decision.

plagued by doubts as to what to do

dubiety stresses a wavering between conclusions.

felt some dubiety about its practicality

skepticism implies unwillingness to believe without conclusive evidence.

an economic forecast greeted with skepticism

suspicion stresses lack of faith in the truth, reality, fairness, or reliability of something or someone.

regarded the stranger with suspicion

mistrust implies a genuine doubt based upon suspicion.

had a great mistrust of doctors

Example Sentences

She regarded the researcher's claims with skepticism. It's good to maintain a healthy skepticism about fad diets.
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Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of skepticism was in 1646
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