How to Spell skepticism
skepticism
//ˈskɛp.tɪˌsɪ.zəm//
skepticism - noun
- The practice or philosophy of being a skeptic.
- A studied attitude of questioning and doubt
- The doctrine that absolute knowledge is not possible
- A methodology that starts from a neutral standpoint and aims to acquire certainty though scientific or logical observation.
Source: Free Dictionary
Usage examples
This word means doubting or questioning whether something is true before believing it. It's good to show skepticism when claims seem unusual.
Common misspellings
skeptisism, skeptisizm, skepticizm
Word family
skeptic, skeptical, skeptically
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