skepticism

The practice or philosophy of being a skeptic.

A studied attitude of questioning and doubt.

Ever since El Martinez started asking to be called by the gender-neutral pronouns “they/them” in the ninth grade, they have fielded skepticism in a variety of forms and from a multitude of sources about what it means to identify as nonbinary.

The doctrine that absolute knowledge is not possible.

A methodology that starts from a neutral standpoint and aims to acquire certainty through scientific or logical observation.

Doubt or disbelief of religious doctrines.