skep|ti|cism

skep|ti|cism
skep|ti|cism «SKEHP tuh sihz uhm», noun.
1. skeptical attitude; doubt; unbelief: »

A wise skepticism is the first attribute of a good critic (Lowell). His skepticism made him distrustful of dreamy meddlers (Atlantic).

 SYNONYM(S): incredulity, mistrust, distrust.
2. doubt or disbelief with regard to religion: »

Since skepticism was current, even during the Middle Ages, there were those who scoffed (Newsweek).

3. the philosophical doctrine that nothing can be proved absolutely, and thus real knowledge of any kind is impossible. Also, scepticism.

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