skepticism
Meanings
Plural: skepticisms
Noun
- doubt about the truth of something
- the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge
- The practice or philosophy of being a skeptic.
- A studied attitude of questioning and doubt
- The doctrine that absolute knowledge is not possible
- A methodology that starts from a neutral standpoint and aims to acquire certainty through scientific or logical observation.
- Doubt or disbelief of religious doctrines
Origin / Etymology
From New Latin scepticismus; equivalent to skeptic + -ism.
Synonyms
agnosticism, disbelief, incredulity, mental rejection, scepticism
Scrabble Score: 20
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Words With Friends Score: 23
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