as in skeptic
a person who is always ready to doubt or question the truth or existence of something
the usual disbelievers refused to accept the president's claim that he was acting only in the public interest
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skeptic
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From pies and cookies to cakes and croissants, Publix is giving pumpkin fans (and even pumpkin skeptics) plenty to swoon over this season.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025 -
Harold belongs to a recognizable genre of social skeptic who has popped up in the past few years.—
Jeremy Gordon,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Disbeliever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disbeliever. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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