skeptic

noun skep·tic \ ˈskep-tik \

Definition of skeptic

1 :an adherent or advocate of skepticism

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

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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 of skeptic from the Web

But skeptics worry that making the system airtight is impossible.

— patricia cohen, New York Times, "Trump Tax Plan May Free Up Corporate Dollars, but Then What?," 29 Aug. 2017
In the years since Rossi visited that Italian clinic, TMS has attracted interest among a small cadre of researchers and physicians who are using it to target cocaine addiction, even as skeptics raise their eyebrows.

— meredith wadman, Science | AAAS, "Brain-altering magnetic pulses could zap cocaine addiction," 29 Aug. 2017
But even a wall skeptic like Carlson concluded that the day after the Phoenix rally was a day to amplify wishful thinking such as King's.

— callum borchers, Washington Post, "‘Build that wall’ is still the ace up Trump’s sleeve when playing to the base," 24 Aug. 2017
Also, Cassini writes its final chapter, a skeptic grapples with her spiritual experiences and how scientists are using the atomic movie machine.

— Discover Magazine, "Table of Contents September 2017," 21 Aug. 2017
While the president-elect announced a climate-change skeptic as the leader of the Environmental Protection Agency transition team, this move to protect his investment suggests Trump recognizes the effects of a changing climate.

— charles p. pierce, Esquire, "The Oceans Don't Care About President* Trump's Personal Grudges," 16 Aug. 2017
Even Strange's skeptics acknowledge that the endorsement is a boon for his campaign.

— john sharp, AL.com, "Alabama Senate race on Tuesday draws national attention but what will we learn from it?," 13 Aug. 2017
Skeptics wonder, though, whether the two-time Oscar nominee would have time for the top gig, which has expanded from a largely ceremonial position into a full-time job under the last few presidents.

— rebecca keegan, HWD, "Staffing Hollywood’s Toughest Job," 7 Aug. 2017
To skeptics, that looked like curtains for a Royals team that hadn’t been to the postseason since 1985.

— vahe gregorian, kansascity, "Even in worst-case scenario, resilient Royals can 'cover for' Perez," 5 Aug. 2017

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