Synonyms of skeptic

skeptic

noun

ˈskep-tik 

as in questioner

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

the demand by skeptics that believers in Bigfoot produce some hard evidence of that hairy humanoid

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sucker
• pigeon
• gull
• dupe
• chump

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of skeptic

Paired with some hefty promises — which IndieWire broke down by the numbers here — these assurances might make some of the merger’s skeptics feel better right away. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2026

Gianmarco does live up to his Simon Cowell role as the panel’s resident skeptic, though Kumail is also an exacting judge, repeatedly grilling or scoffing at the players and even fact-checking them. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026

Read more from her on how voters are weighing the candidates, including a fascinating look at how Acton is trying to attract vaccine skeptics. — Amanda Erickson, STAT, 22 Sep. 2026

Trump and election skeptics have claimed California elections are rife with fraud, and have tried to block state voters from casting ballots by mail, which Trump himself has done twice. — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026