skepticism meaning
UK US /ˈskɛptɪsɪzəm/ 4 syllables
skepticism (noun): doubt about the truth of something.
skepticism has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
skepticism as a noun
- doubt about the truth of something
Synonyms: incredulity, disbelief, mental rejection
Type of: doubt
Related forms: skeptical
- the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge
Synonyms: agnosticism, scepticism
Type of: unbelief
Related forms: skeptical
How to pronounce skepticism
skepticism is pronounced /ˈskɛptɪsɪzəm/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Scrabble score: 20 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with SK · words ending in SM · 10-letter words
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