skepticism
Cross references: 1. uncertainty skep.ti.cism \'skep-t*-.siz-*m\ n 1a: the doctrine that true knowledge or knowledge in a particular area is u ncertain 1b: the method of suspended judgment, systematic doubt, or criticism charac teristic of skeptics 2: an attitude of disposition towards doubt 3: doubt concerning basic religious principles (as immortality, providence, revelation)