Skepticism

/ˈskɛp.tɪˌsɪ.zəm/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:20 ptsWWF:23 pts10 letters

Definition of Skepticism

noun

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

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50 words can be made from the letters in "skepticism":

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