An attitude of doubting or questioning claims until you have good evidence. It can also be a philosophical position that says we can’t be fully sure about many things.
“Skepticism” comes from the same Greek root as “skeptic,” from “skeptikos,” meaning “thoughtful” or “inquiring.” In ancient Greece, Skeptics were a school of philosophers who questioned whether certain knowledge was possible. English kept both the everyday and philosophical senses.
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