Meaning & use
skepticism
An attitude of doubting claims or beliefs until they are supported by sufficient evidence.
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The scientist approached the new theory with skepticism until the data was independently confirmed.
Her skepticism about the deal grew after the salesman avoided several direct questions.
A note on using this word
British English spells it 'scepticism'; both describe questioning rather than automatically accepting a claim.
Words with a similar meaning
doubtdistrust
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Words with an opposite meaning
credulitytrust
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