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skepticism

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  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)