skepticism

Plural: skepticisms

Noun

• doubt about the truth of something
• the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge
• 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 through scientific or logical observation.
• Doubt or disbelief of religious doctrines.

Synonyms

agnosticism, disbelief, incredulity, mental rejection, scepticism

Related Words

skeptic, skeptical