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skepticism

Definition

  • noun: an attitude of doubting the truth of something (such as a claim or statement)
  • noun: an attitude of doubt or a disposition to incredulity either in general or toward a particular object
  • synonyms: doubt, uncertainty, pyrrohonism

Examples

  • It's good to maintain a healthy 'skepticism' about fad diets.

  • She regarded the researcher's claims with 'skepticism'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) why should I trust you to know any more than the priestess who counseled Stannis? My friend has a healthy skepticism of religion, but we are all loyal supporters of the queen. Everyone is what they are and where they are for a reason. Terrible things happen for a reason. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: The Door Season: 6 Episode 5