doubting Thomas

as in questioner
a person who is always ready to doubt or question the truth or existence of something an astronomer who enjoys taking the role of the doubting Thomas in debates with UFOlogists

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  • Some skeptics raised concerns that offering users cryptocurrency in exchange for using the technology could encourage them to overlook potential privacy risks.
    Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Still, for skeptics like me who doubt whether the Gravity can serve as a true camping or adventure vehicle, take note.
    Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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