skepsisfylld

Skepsisfylld is a Swedish adjective used to describe something that is filled with skepticism. It denotes a stance, tone, or approach characterized by persistent doubt toward claims lacking sufficient evidence. The term combines skepsis meaning skepticism, with fylld meaning filled.

In Swedish, skepsisfylld typically modifies nouns such as skepsisfylld hållning or skepsisfylld ton. It can describe a person, a piece of writing, a commentary, or a method. The form is more common in analytical or critical writing than in everyday speech, and is often used to signal a rigorous, but not cynical, approach.

The term appears in discussions about science communication, journalism, policy analysis, and philosophy. It is used to praise careful evaluation of claims or to critique media coverage that accepts claims without evidence. It also appears in discussions of skepticism as a methodological stance rather than a personality trait.

A skepsisfylld stance emphasizes the demand for evidence, reproducibility, and openness to revision. It rejects unwarranted certainty while avoiding blanket distrust. It can promote thorough questioning and methodological rigor, but may hinder timely acceptance of credible information if applied too rigidly.

See also: Skepticism; critical thinking; epistemic humility; cynicism.