What does "skepticism" mean?

The practice or philosophy of being a skeptic.

How do you pronounce "skepticism"?

Pronounced //ˈskɛp.tɪˌsɪ.zəm//.

Common synonyms include: agnosticism, agnosticism, animosities, anti-environmental, apathy toward tradition, apprehension.

/ˈskɛp.tɪˌsɪ.zəm/ noun

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Noun

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The practice or philosophy of being a skeptic. US, countable, uncountable
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doubt about the truth of something wordnet
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A studied attitude of questioning and doubt. US, countable, uncountable
"Ever since El Martinez started asking to be called by the gender-neutral pronouns “they/them” in the ninth grade, they have fielded skepticism in a variety of forms and from a multitude of sources about what it means to identify as nonbinary."
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the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge wordnet
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The doctrine that absolute knowledge is not possible. US, countable, uncountable

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A methodology that starts from a neutral standpoint and aims to acquire certainty through scientific or logical observation. US, countable, uncountable
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Doubt or disbelief of religious doctrines. US, countable, uncountable

"A healthy dose of skepticism is vital when listening to a politician speak."

From New Latin scepticismus; equivalent to skeptic + -ism.