scepticism
noun/ˈskɛptɪˌsɪzəm/
Frequency rank: #13,838 most common English word
Meaning
A doubting or questioning attitude toward claims or beliefs.
Example sentence
The scientist's proposal was met with scepticism by her colleagues, who demanded more evidence.
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