skepticism  /ˈskɛp tɪ ˌsɪ zəm/ ? Meaning of "skepticism"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) doubt about the truth of something
  2. (n) the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge

Usage(s):

  1. Gore must have anticipated this skepticism.
  2. Rice and Straw make a tag-team effort to push for unity in Iraq, but skepticism looms.
  3. Saudi spin doctor seeks to turn the tide of American skepticism.

Quotes

  1. On the presidential campaign trail, Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona said destruction of the tapes "harms the credibility and the moral standing of America in the world again. There will be skepticism and cynicism all over the world about how...
    on Dec 9, 2007 By: John McCain Source: Guardian Unlimited

  2. "I understand that skepticism, which is why this recovery plan must and will include unprecedented measures that will allow the American people to hold my administration accountable for these results," said Obama.
    on Jan 24, 2009 By: Barack Obama Source: Xinhua

  3. "As South Africans we have encountered a lot of skepticism but today, as we celebrate this milestone, we can confidently say to the world that we will be ready," Danny Jordaan, head of the South African organizing committee, said in Durban.
    on Mar 2, 2010 By: Danny Jordaan Source: Times of India

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