Scepticism

Pronunciation: /ˈskɛptɪkˈɪzəm/

Scepticism (noun)

  1. A habit of not believing something at once, because you think it may be wrong or not proven.
  2. A careful attitude in research or discussion that questions claims and asks for evidence before accepting them.
  3. 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.