
Scepticism
Uncertainty Attitude
Scepticism involves questioning things rather than just accepting them.
His scepticism made him double-check the facts before making a decision.
Not Negative
'Scepticism' doesn’t always mean negativity; it can be seen as being careful.
Her healthy scepticism saved us from a bad investment.
Cultural Nuance
In some cultures, scepticism might be viewed as disrespect, so use it carefully.
When he expressed scepticism about the local customs, he received cold looks.
Compare with
CynicDisbeliefDistrustDoubtHesitateMistrustSkepticismSuspicion
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