Main Entry:

skep·tic

Pronunciation:

\ˈskep-tik\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

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

Date:

1587

1 : an adherent or advocate of skepticism 2 : a person disposed to skepticism especially regarding religion or religious principles