the critical philosophical position that neither truth nor sure and certain knowledge are humanly attainable, whether through reason, the senses, or any other means
3.
skeptical or doubting attitude or state of mind
4.
doubt about fundamental religious doctrines
SIMILAR WORDS: unˈcertainty
Examples of 'skepticism' in a sentence
skepticism
he asked, his clever little mind quickly working up skepticism.
Andrews, Virginia WEB OF DREAMS (2001)
Then we can get the skepticism over with and get down to some work.
Clive Barker THE GREAT AND SECRET SHOW (2001)
Sami Haddad looked at their eyes, which showed both interest and skepticism.