Skepticism Definition

skeptisizəm
noun
The doctrines of the ancient Greek Skeptics.
Webster's New World
The critical philosophical position that neither truth nor sure and certain knowledge are humanly attainable, whether through reason, the senses, or any other means.
Webster's New World
The ancient school of Pyrrho of Elis that stressed the uncertainty of our beliefs in order to oppose dogmatism.
American Heritage
Skeptical or doubting attitude or state of mind.
Webster's New World
The doctrine that absolute knowledge is impossible, either in a particular domain or in general.
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Noun

Singular:
skepticism
Plural:
skepticisms

Skepticism Sentence Examples

  • She said the last two words with open skepticism.

  • First, you must rid yourself of self-doubt and skepticism.

  • They do not have real skepticism in the normal sense of the word.

  • British officials also have expressed skepticism about the Iraqi invitation.

  • The information filtered through her skepticism until she admitted he spoke too logically to be anything but right.

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