skepticalness
Tendency to question
Skepticalness is the quality of being skeptical—inclined to doubt or question claims rather than accept them readily.
The word is rare; skepticism serves the same function and appears far more often.
His skepticalness about the proposal was evident from his questions.
State of being unsure
- disbeliefRejection of truth claims
- mistrustLack of faith
- distrustAbsence of confidence
- misgivingsFeelings of doubt
reservation · wariness · qualms · hesitation · tentativeness · ambivalence · incredulity · dubiousness
Seeking answers through inquiry
- scrutinyClose, careful examination
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
- investigationFormal examination of facts
- analysisMethodical study of parts
evaluation · probing · fact-checking · verification · cross-examination · vetting · assessment · research
Rejection of truth claims
- astonishmentIntense sudden wonder
- incredulityInability to accept something
- bewildermentState of being baffled
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
shock · bafflement · wonder · eyebrow-raising · jaw-dropping · unbelievable · implausible · far-fetched
Lacking faith in others
- cynicalDoubting human goodness
- waryGuardedly alert
- disbelievingRefusing to accept something
- pessimisticExpecting negative outcomes
scrutinizing · challenging · dismissive · sardonic · guarded · prudent · critical · discerning
Science of valid reasoning
- deductionConclusion from premises
- inferenceConclusion reached through reasoning
- discernmentKeen perception and judgment
- rationalitySound judgment quality
reasoning · judgment · analysis · evaluation · assessment · objectivity · empiricism · evidence-based
uncertainty
State of being unsure
misgivings · reservation · wariness · qualms · hesitation · tentativeness · ambivalence · incredulity · dubiousness · suspicion
questioning
Seeking answers through inquiry
- scrutinyClose, careful examination
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
- investigationFormal examination of facts
analysis · evaluation · probing · fact-checking · verification · cross-examination · vetting · assessment · research · review
disbelief
Rejection of truth claims
- astonishmentIntense sudden wonder
- incredulityInability to accept something
- bewildermentState of being baffled
amazement · shock · bafflement · wonder · eyebrow-raising · jaw-dropping · unbelievable · implausible · far-fetched · dubious
distrustful
Lacking faith in others
- cynicalDoubting human goodness
- waryGuardedly alert
- disbelievingRefusing to accept something
pessimistic · scrutinizing · challenging · dismissive · sardonic · guarded · prudent · critical · discerning · judicious
logic
Science of valid reasoning
- deductionConclusion from premises
- inferenceConclusion reached through reasoning
- discernmentKeen perception and judgment
rationality · reasoning · judgment · analysis · evaluation · assessment · objectivity · empiricism · evidence-based · analytical
skepticalnessgullibility
Ease of being deceived
credulity · credulousness · naivety · naiveness · blind faith
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