Synonyms of skeptic

skeptic

noun

ˈskep-tik 

as in questioner

a person who is always ready to doubt or question the truth or existence of something

the demand by skeptics that believers in Bigfoot produce some hard evidence of that hairy humanoid

Synonyms & Similar Words

• questioner
• doubter
• unbeliever
• disbeliever
• cynic
• doubting Thomas
• agnostic
• misanthrope
• pessimist
• scoffer
• ridiculer
• derider

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sucker
• pigeon
• gull
• dupe
• chump

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of skeptic

Yet among skeptics, questions and doubts remain on the safety of chemical entities, fragrances included. — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Back in 1964, even a relatively enlightened critic like Robert Shelton, who played a pivotal role in introducing Bob Dylan to a national audience three years before, was a Beatles skeptic. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026

Rather than scripting the final act of a Shakespearean tragedy that exists only in their imagination, skeptics might try covering the story unfolding in front of them – one of the most successful transformations on Wall Street playing out today. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

Warren was one of a number of antitrust exemption skeptics on Capitol Hill who CNBC spoke with to gauge the appetite for granting the request floated by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei with support from other AI executives. — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026