skeptic

noun

skep·​tic ˈskep-tik 

1

: an adherent or advocate of skepticism

2

: a person disposed to skepticism especially regarding religion or religious principles

Synonyms of skeptic

• questioner

Examples of skeptic in a Sentence

Skeptics have pointed out flaws in the researchers' methods.

You can believe in ghosts if you like, but I'm still a skeptic.

He is a skeptic and a cynic.

Recent Examples on the Web

But there are skeptics, especially those who doubt the technology will be viable beyond niche uses. —Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 13 Apr. 2026

The skeptics have data on their side, too. —Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026

Sacramento County’s top executive joined the chorus of skeptics Tuesday about a 2024 report that found Sacramento’s homeless population had dropped 29% since 2022. —Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026

But Mas assured skeptics that all would work out. —Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin or Greek; Latin scepticus, from Greek skeptikos, from skeptikos thoughtful, from skeptesthai to look, consider — more at spy

First Known Use

1587, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for skeptic

• peptic
• sceptic
• septic
• antiepileptic
• antiseptic
• epileptic
• neuroleptic
• aseptic
• dyspeptic
• organoleptic

Kids Definition

skeptic

noun

skep·​tic ˈskep-tik 

: a person slow to believe or ready to question : doubter