word
Skepticism
SKEH-ptih-sih-zuhm
/ˈskɛptɪˌsɪzʌm/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
skepticism
Dictionary meaning
Doubt about the truth of something.
Examples
- My skepticism over the results caused me to write a rebuttal.
- The room was filled with scepticism of the preacher's claims.
Synonyms: incredulity
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