Skepticism Definition & Meaning

skepticism
noun
  1. doubt about the truth of something
  2. the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge

"Skepticism" in song lyrics

See how skepticism is used in real songs:

  • "Cause we as mechanisms rise above human skepticism"
    7L & Esoteric f/ KARMA — Psychohistorians
  • "excessive skepticism"
    AOL — AOL
  • "hume's skepticism"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with skepticism

Usage tips for "skepticism"

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