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
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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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“Questioner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/questioner. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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