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skepsis

noun
skep·​sis | \ ˈskep-səs How to pronounce skepsis (audio) \

Definition of skepsis

: philosophical doubt as to the objective reality of phenomena broadly : a skeptical outlook or attitude

Examples of skepsis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 The Greek word skepsis means investigation, and the old-time skeptics were the world's first private investigators. — Jon Fobes, cleveland.com, "A time-tested, no-cost education awaits! Beyond Belief (opinion video)," 8 May 2018

First Known Use of skepsis

circa 1864, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for skepsis

New Latin, from Greek skepsis examination, doubt, skeptical philosophy, from skeptesthai

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