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What is another word for Skepticism? – 109 Skepticism Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    doubt uncertainty incredulity disbelief mistrust dubiousness questioning scrutiny examination criticism analysis reservation hesitation qualm misgiving apprehension wariness caution prudence carefulness vigilance watchfulness circumspection reserve suspicion distrust

    Meaning of Skepticism

    According to Merriam-Webster, skepticism refers to an attitude of doubt or a disposition to incredulity either in general or toward a particular object

    Definitions

    • The Oxford English Dictionary defines skepticism as a feeling of doubt or uncertainty about something, or a tendency to question or doubt things
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes skepticism as a feeling of doubt or uncertainty, especially about whether something is true or possible

    Example Uses

    • The scientist's skepticism about the new theory led her to conduct further research to verify its claims
    • The company's financial reports were met with skepticism by investors due to discrepancies in the data
    • The philosopher's skepticism about the nature of reality led him to question the fundamental principles of knowledge

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    confidence certainty faith trust credulity gullibility acceptance conviction assurance sureness positivity optimism enthusiasm eagerness receptivity openness receptiveness willingness belief assurance confirmation

    Related Nouns

    doubt uncertainty incredulity disbelief mistrust scrutiny examination criticism analysis reservation hesitation qualm misgiving apprehension wariness caution prudence philosophy theory hypothesis concept idea

    Related Verbs

    question doubt scrutinize examine criticize analyze reserve hesitate qualify misgive apprehend beware caution prudent watch vigil inspect investigate inquire probe

    Related Adjectives

    doubtful uncertain incredulous disbelieving mistrustful dubious questionable critical analytical reserved hesitant qualified apprehensive wary cautious prudent philosophical theoretical conceptual ideological