Scepticism
Pronunciation: /ˈskɛptɪkˈɪzəm/
Scepticism (noun)
- A habit of not believing something at once, because you think it may be wrong or not proven.
- A careful attitude in research or discussion that questions claims and asks for evidence before accepting them.
- A philosophical view that doubts whether people can know things for certain.
Examples
- Her scepticism about the story made her ask more questions.
- Scepticism about the report grew after the missing details appeared.