skepticism
noun/ˈskɛptɪˌsɪzəm/
Frequency rank: #8,614 most common English word
Meaning
an attitude of doubting or questioning the truth of something.
Example sentence
The scientist viewed the new claims with skepticism, demanding solid evidence before accepting them.
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