skepticism

  1. Noun.  (US) The practice or philosophy of being a skeptic.
  2. Noun.  (US) A studied attitude of questioning and doubt.
  3. Noun.  (US) The doctrine that absolute knowledge is not possible.
  4. Noun.  (US) A methodology that starts from a neutral standpoint and aims to acquire certainty though scientific or logical observation. .
  5. Noun.  (US) Doubt or disbelief of religious doctrines.

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