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

The group includes health and wellness influencers, vaccine skeptics, anti-pesticide advocates and parents concerned about toxic exposures. —Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 May 2026

The physical store allows skeptics and believers alike to verify the quality firsthand. —Lucy Jones may 12, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026

The Charlotte stop on his ‘Freedom 250 Tour | The Road to Nashville’ also was, somewhat annoyingly for skeptics, an extremely effective concert experience. —Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2026

While skeptics may doubt the longevity of AI capex, Horton said the latest quarterly earnings from the hyperscalers show durability and accelerating revenue. —Jason Ma, Fortune, 10 May 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