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Definition of Skepticism
1. Noun. Doubt about the truth of something.
Generic synonyms: Doubt, Doubtfulness, Dubiety, Dubiousness, Incertitude, Uncertainty
Derivative terms: Incredulous, Skeptical, Skeptical
2. Noun. The disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge.
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
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1. An undecided, inquiring state of mind; doubt; uncertainty. "That momentary amazement, and irresolution, and confusion, which is the result of skepticism." (Hune)
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