Scepticism
noun
The feeling of doubt or unbelief about something.
There is growing scepticism about the usefulness of the new policy
Often appears as...
- healthy scepticism
- widespread scepticism
noun
The belief that certain knowledge is impossible.
His scepticism led him to question even the most basic philosophical concepts
Often appears as...
- philosophical scepticism
- extreme scepticism
Usage tips
Disapproving
Academic
noun
The feeling of doubt or unbelief about something.
There is growing scepticism about the usefulness of the new policy
Often appears as...
- healthy scepticism
- widespread scepticism
noun
The belief that certain knowledge is impossible.
His scepticism led him to question even the most basic philosophical concepts
Often appears as...
- philosophical scepticism
- extreme scepticism
Usage tips
Disapproving
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Uncertainty Attitude
Scepticism involves questioning things rather than just accepting them.
His scepticism made him double-check the facts before making a decision.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Negative
'Scepticism' doesn’t always mean negativity; it can be seen as being careful.
Her healthy scepticism saved us from a bad investment.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Nuance
In some cultures, scepticism might be viewed as disrespect, so use it carefully.
When he expressed scepticism about the local customs, he received cold looks.
Pro Tip 1/3Uncertainty Attitude
Scepticism involves questioning things rather than just accepting them.
His scepticism made him double-check the facts before making a decision.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Negative
'Scepticism' doesn’t always mean negativity; it can be seen as being careful.
Her healthy scepticism saved us from a bad investment.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Nuance
In some cultures, scepticism might be viewed as disrespect, so use it carefully.
When he expressed scepticism about the local customs, he received cold looks.
Pro Tip 1/3Uncertainty Attitude
Scepticism involves questioning things rather than just accepting them.
His scepticism made him double-check the facts before making a decision.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Negative
'Scepticism' doesn’t always mean negativity; it can be seen as being careful.
Her healthy scepticism saved us from a bad investment.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Nuance
In some cultures, scepticism might be viewed as disrespect, so use it carefully.
When he expressed scepticism about the local customs, he received cold looks.
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Quote examples
Andrew Strauss
English Athlete
I was forced to learn a lot about psychology as a player, and as a captain to get the best out of others. There's still a lot of scepticism about it in sport and the workplace, but dealing with fluctuations of form, and pressure, and being away from home are more important than your cover-drive.
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Natan Sharansky
Russian Writer
The three main sources of scepticism are first, that not every people desires freedom; second, that democracy in certain parts of the world would be dangerous; and third, that there is little the world's democracies can do to advance freedom outside their countries.
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Junot Diaz
American Writer
There is a lot of scepticism today as to whether memoir is real. But when fiction is done at a certain level there is scepticism as to whether it is really fiction.
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Arca
Venezuelan Musician
I have a very healthy dose of scepticism towards what identity is and what personas are, maybe because of my life journey. Identity is something so malleable.
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Blaise Pascal
French Philosopher
Nothing fortifies scepticism more than the fact that there are some who are not sceptics; if all were so, they would be wrong.
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Freeman Dyson
American Physicist
Scepticism is as important for a good journalist as it is for a good scientist.
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Janet Malcolm
American Writer
My scepticism of biography continues even though I keep doing it.
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Rupert Sheldrake
British Scientist
There's a certain kind of scepticism that can't bear uncertainty.
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Geri Halliwell
British Musician
I'm always coming up against scepticism in my life.
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Hamsalekha
Indian Musician
I always watched reality shows with scepticism.
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Andrew Strauss
English Athlete
I was forced to learn a lot about psychology as a player, and as a captain to get the best out of others. There's still a lot of scepticism about it in sport and the workplace, but dealing with fluctuations of form, and pressure, and being away from home are more important than your cover-drive.
Quote examples
Natan Sharansky
Russian Writer
The three main sources of scepticism are first, that not every people desires freedom; second, that democracy in certain parts of the world would be dangerous; and third, that there is little the world's democracies can do to advance freedom outside their countries.
Quote examples
Junot Diaz
American Writer
There is a lot of scepticism today as to whether memoir is real. But when fiction is done at a certain level there is scepticism as to whether it is really fiction.
Quote examples
Arca
Venezuelan Musician
I have a very healthy dose of scepticism towards what identity is and what personas are, maybe because of my life journey. Identity is something so malleable.
Quote examples
Blaise Pascal
French Philosopher
Nothing fortifies scepticism more than the fact that there are some who are not sceptics; if all were so, they would be wrong.
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Freeman Dyson
American Physicist
Scepticism is as important for a good journalist as it is for a good scientist.
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Janet Malcolm
American Writer
My scepticism of biography continues even though I keep doing it.
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Rupert Sheldrake
British Scientist
There's a certain kind of scepticism that can't bear uncertainty.
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Geri Halliwell
British Musician
I'm always coming up against scepticism in my life.
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Hamsalekha
Indian Musician
I always watched reality shows with scepticism.
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