groupskepticism
nounUK /ˈɡruːpˌskɛptɪsɪzəm/
US /ˈɡruːpˌskɛptɪsɪzəm/
Not believing that a whole group of people is always right.
Her groupskepticism made her ask questions before joining the club.
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2. Doubt about whether a team's shared idea is true.
His groupskepticism kept the team from rushing into a bad plan.
3. A habit of checking what a crowd says before believing it.
Groupskepticism helped her spot the rumor the class was spreading.
4. The feeling that a group's beliefs might be wrong.
Their groupskepticism grew after the club's promise turned out false.