Being skeptical means you critically question and evaluate information before accepting it as true. You don't simply dismiss claims but instead seek solid evidence, helping you distinguish between fact and conjecture. It fosters an active inquiry into the knowledge and beliefs you encounter.

Skepticism, also spelled scepticism, is a questioning attitude or doubt toward knowledge claims that are seen as mere belief or dogma. For example, if a person is skeptical about claims made by their government about an ongoing war then the person doubts that these claims are accurate.