skeptic
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.skep·tic
noun \ˈskep-tik\Definition of SKEPTIC
1
: an adherent or advocate of skepticism
2
: a person disposed to skepticism especially regarding religion or religious principles
See Examples of SKEPTIC
- 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.
Origin of SKEPTIC
Latin or Greek; Latin scepticus, from Greek skeptikos, from skeptikos thoughtful, from skeptesthai to look, consider — more at spy
First Known Use: 1587
Related to SKEPTIC
- Synonyms
- disbeliever, doubter, doubting Thomas, questioner, unbeliever
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