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

Ice Cove remains a fun place to hang out, but introducing more textured interpersonal history and judgmental outside skeptics to the town helps push North of North in new directions. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026

But techno-skeptics have argued that warnings of doom are designed to inflate valuations and hype the technology. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

This pumpkin pie recipe has converted more than a few pumpkin pie skeptics. — Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026

The results and outlook may not convince any skeptics to change their tune, especially as elevated gas prices remain a threat to consumer spending. — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 29 Oct. 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