Skepticism in English dictionary

  • skepticism

    Meanings and definitions of "Skepticism"

    • (US) The practice or philosophy of being a skeptic.
    • (US) A studied attitude of questioning and doubt
    • (US) The doctrine that absolute knowledge is not possible
    • (US) A methodology that starts from a neutral standpoint and aims to acquire certainty though scientific or logical observation.
    • (US) Doubt or disbelief of religious doctrines
    • noun
      (US)
      The practice or philosophy of being a skeptic.
    • noun
      (US)
      A studied attitude of questioning and doubt
    • noun
      (US)
      The doctrine that absolute knowledge is not possible
    • noun
      (US)
      A methodology that starts from a neutral standpoint and aims to acquire certainty though scientific or logical observation.
    • noun
      (US)
      Doubt or disbelief of religious doctrines
    • general disposition to doubt
    • noun
      doubt about the truth of something
    • noun
      the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge

    Synonyms of "Skepticism" in English dictionary

    disbelief, doubtfulness, dubiety are the top synonyms of "Skepticism" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of Skepticism

    • skepticism ( uncountable)
    • skepticism (countable and uncountable, plural skepticisms)
  • Skepticism

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