skepticism
noun /ˈskeptɪsɪzəm/
/ˈskeptɪsɪzəm/
(North American English) (British English scepticism)
[uncountable, singular]- an attitude of doubting that claims or statements are true or that something will happen
- Such claims should be regarded with a certain amount of skepticism.
- Other scientists have expressed skepticism about these results.