Definition of Skepticism

1. Noun. Doubt about the truth of something.


2. Noun. The disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge.
Exact synonyms: Agnosticism, Scepticism
Generic synonyms: Disbelief, Unbelief
Derivative terms: Sceptical, Sceptical, Skeptical, Skeptical

Definition of Skepticism

1. n. An undecided, inquiring state of mind; doubt; uncertainty.

Definition of Skepticism

1. Noun. (American English) The practice or philosophy of being a skeptic. ¹

2. Noun. (American English) A studied attitude of questioning and doubt ¹

3. Noun. (American English) The doctrine that absolute knowledge is not possible ¹

4. Noun. (American English) A methodology that starts from a neutral standpoint and aims to acquire certainty though scientific or logical observation. ¹

5. Noun. (American English) Doubt or disbelief of religious doctrines ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Skepticism

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Medical Definition of Skepticism

1. 1. An undecided, inquiring state of mind; doubt; uncertainty. "That momentary amazement, and irresolution, and confusion, which is the result of skepticism." (Hune) 2. The doctrine that no fact or principle can be certainly known; the tenet that all knowledge is uncertain; Pyrrohonism; universal doubt; the position that no fact or truth, however worthy of confidence, can be established on philosophical grounds; critical investigation or inquiry, as opposed to the positive assumption or assertion of certain principles. 3. A doubting of the truth of revelation, or a denial of the divine origin of the Christian religion, or of the being, perfections, or truth of God. "Let no . . . Secret skepticism lead any one to doubt whether this blessed prospect will be realized." (S. Miller) Origin: Cf. F. Scepticisme Alternative forms: scepticism. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Skepticism

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