Synonyms for skepticism
ˈskɛp təˌsɪz əmskep·ti·cism

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1. skepticismnoun

   Doubt is a lack of conviction that may refer either to matters of belief or to matters of practise. As regards belief, while doubt is lack of conviction, disbelief is conviction, to the contrary; unbelief refers to a settled state of mind, generally accompanied with opposition of heart. Perplexity is active and painful; doubt may be quiescent. Perplexity presses toward a solution; doubt may be content to linger unresolved. Any improbable statement awakens incredulity. In theological usage unbelief and skepticism have a condemnatory force, as implying wilful rejection of manifest truth. As regards practical matters, uncertainty applies to the unknown or undecided; doubt implies some negative evidence. Suspense regards the future, and is eager and anxious; uncertainty may relate to any period, and be quite indifferent. Misgiving is ordinarily in regard to the outcome of something already done or decided; hesitation, indecision, and irresolution have reference to something that remains to be decided or done, and are due oftener to infirmity of will than to lack of knowledge. Distrust and suspicion apply especially to the motives, character, etc., of others, and are more decidedly adverse than doubt. Scruple relates to matters of conscience and duty.

   Synonyms:
   disbelief, distrust, doubt, doubt, hesitancy, hesitation, incredulity, indecision, irresolution, misgiving, perplexity, question, scruple, suspense, suspicion, unbelief, uncertainty

   Antonyms:
   assurance, belief, certainty, confidence, conviction, decision, determination, persuasion, resolution, resolve

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1. incredulity, disbelief, skepticism, mental rejectionnoun

   doubt about the truth of something

   Synonyms:
   unbelief, scepticism, disbelief, incredulity, mental rejection, agnosticism

2. agnosticism, skepticism, scepticismnoun

   the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge

   Synonyms:
   agnosticism, disbelief, incredulity, mental rejection, scepticism

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1. skepticismnoun

   Synonyms:
   [Written also Scepticism.] doubt, incredulity, pyrrhonism

2. skepticismnoun

   Synonyms:
   unbelief, infidelity, free-thinking

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1. skepticismnoun

   Synonyms:
   doubt, incredulity, infidelity, pyrrhonism

   Antonyms:
   credulity

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1. List of paraphrases for "skepticism":

   scepticism, disbelief

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1. Rod Rosenstein:

   Hiding from tough questions about these controversial cases is no way to reassure the public, if the department is afraid of independent oversight, that just reinforces people’s suspicions and skepticism. The only real way to reassure people is to let the sun shine in and let the chips fall where they may.

2. Suzanne Maloney:

   There's still frustration and an overwhelming skepticism toward the administration and its ability to hold a hard line with respect to Iran.

3. Cyril Connolly:

   The goal of every culture is to decay through over-civilization; the factors of decadence, -- luxury, skepticism, weariness and superstition, -- are constant. The civilization of one epoch becomes the manure of the next.

4. Murray Worthy:

   The presence of hundreds of those being paid to push the toxic interests of polluting fossil fuel companies, will only increase the skepticism of climate activists who see these talks as more evidence of global leaders' dithering and delaying, the scale of the challenge ahead means there is no time for us to be diverted by greenwashing or meaningless corporate promises not matched by delivery. It's time for politicians to show they are serious about ending the influence of big polluters over political decision-making and commit to a future where expert and activist voices are given center stage.

5. Chris Urmson:

   There's been some increased skepticism in the market. I think that's natural, it takes awhile to build this stuff. I certainly feel optimistic still.