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

Back in April, word of Schwartz’s nomination irked some vaccine skeptics who were rising to prominence under Kennedy. — Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Still, even the skeptics remained amazed by the film’s sheer size. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 15 July 2026

Her rise has drawn both admiration from fans and criticism from skeptics who question whether children should pursue social-media stardom. — Kara Nesvig, Time, 14 July 2026

Daron Acemoglu, an MIT economist and noted AI productivity skeptic, tells me 10 percent job displacement within the next decade is likely. — Benjamin Guggenheim, Washington Post, 14 July 2026