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scepticism

/sɛpˈtɪsɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does scepticism mean?

noun

A method of questioning authority and knowledge, based on reason and evidence. A feeling of doubt or uncertainty about the truth or reliability of something.

Example

"The philosopher's scepticism about the nature of reality led him to question the existence of an objective truth."

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