skepticism
noun
skep·ti·cism
ˈskep-tə-ˌsi-zəm 
1
: an attitude of doubt or a disposition to incredulity either in general or toward a particular object
2
a
: the doctrine that true knowledge or knowledge in a particular area is uncertain
b
: the method of suspended judgment, systematic doubt, or criticism characteristic of skeptics
3
: doubt concerning basic religious principles (such as immortality, providence, and revelation)
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Examples of skepticism in a Sentence
She regarded the researcher's claims with skepticism.
It's good to maintain a healthy skepticism about fad diets.
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Fighters prevailing in that argument would impact many types of businesses and could draw skepticism from appellate judges, including members of the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 July 2024
The inflatable has drawn a range of reactions in the town, with some lauding the work and others expressing skepticism.
—Louis Mian, CNN, 26 July 2024
In contrast, many in the business community are expecting new antitrust leadership under President Harris, who has reportedly expressed skepticism toward Khan’s expansive view of antitrust powers, echoing concerns from progressive allies such as Congressman Ro Khanna.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 26 July 2024
Following the report’s release, which was delayed by a month because of Britain’s general election, some took to social media to express skepticism of royal wealth — which grew last year during the coronation amid a cost-of-living crisis.
—Jennifer Hassan, Washington Post, 24 July 2024
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 July 2024
The inflatable has drawn a range of reactions in the town, with some lauding the work and others expressing skepticism.
—Louis Mian, CNN, 26 July 2024
In contrast, many in the business community are expecting new antitrust leadership under President Harris, who has reportedly expressed skepticism toward Khan’s expansive view of antitrust powers, echoing concerns from progressive allies such as Congressman Ro Khanna.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 26 July 2024
Following the report’s release, which was delayed by a month because of Britain’s general election, some took to social media to express skepticism of royal wealth — which grew last year during the coronation amid a cost-of-living crisis.
—Jennifer Hassan, Washington Post, 24 July 2024
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skepticism
noun
skep·ti·cism
ˈskep-tə-ˌsiz-əm
: an attitude of doubt
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