Synonyms of questioner

questioner

noun

as in skeptic

a person who is always ready to doubt or question the truth or existence of something

Father Henry is always happy to debate any questioner of the faith

Synonyms & Similar Words

• skeptic
• unbeliever
• doubter
• disbeliever
• doubting Thomas
• cynic
• agnostic
• pessimist
• misanthrope
• scoffer
• ridiculer
• derider

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pigeon
• sucker
• gull
• dupe
• chump

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of questioner

What kind of a position is that for the interviewer or the questioner to assume? — Agnes Callard, The New York Review of Books, 18 Aug. 2026

Mark Hamill, Martha Stewart, Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro were some of the questioners. — Mark Kennedy, Fortune, 23 May 2026

Mueller repeatedly referred questioners back to the text of his report, apparently unwilling—or unable—to add any words of his own. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026

Several questioners pressed Steyer on his positions on Israel’s actions in Palestine and asked him to work to divest state entities from Israeli companies. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026

But what was really baffling was Cronin’s claim that the questioner was raising his voice. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026

The hearing lasted over five hours, with nearly every round of questioning from a Democrat reverting to a monologue from the questioner or a shouting match. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 Feb. 2026

While stars and filmmakers this season tried to cope candidly with questioners, their impact was nonetheless inhibited by the rigors of Oscar rules. — Peter Bart, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026

But your questioners are also asking about test scores? — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025