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Definition of skepticism noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

skepticism

noun
 
/ˈskeptɪsɪzəm/
 
/ˈskeptɪsɪzəm/
(North American English)
(British English scepticism)
[uncountable, singular]
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  1. an attitude of doubting that claims or statements are true or that something will happen
    • Such claims should be regarded with a certain amount of skepticism.
    • Other scientists have expressed skepticism about these results.
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