sceptic

[ skep-tik ]

noun

1. skeptic.

sceptic

¹

/ ˈskɛptɪk /

noun

1. a person who habitually doubts the authenticity of accepted beliefs
2. a person who mistrusts people, ideas, etc, in general
3. a person who doubts the truth of religion, esp Christianity

adjective

1. of or relating to sceptics; sceptical

Sceptic

²

/ ˈskɛptɪk /

noun

1. a member of one of the ancient Greek schools of philosophy, esp that of Pyrrho, who believed that real knowledge of things is impossible

adjective

1. of or relating to the Sceptics

Derived Forms

• ˈscepticism, noun
• ˈScepticism, noun

Other Words From

• anti·sceptic noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of sceptic¹

C16: from Latin scepticus, from Greek skeptikos one who reflects upon, from skeptesthai to consider

Example Sentences

Trump has said that he plans to give the former Democrat and vaccine sceptic, who abandoned his independent bid and endorsed the Republican, a role in making America “healthy” again.

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Some sceptics had seen the new gig as a non-job from the start.

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The US is also under the spotlight at the conference, following the election victory of Donald Trump - a known climate sceptic.

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Coote's alleged insults about Liverpool and Klopp – who even his biggest admirers would admit was confrontational from his technical area – allow sceptics to challenge that principle of integrity.

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But the US election victory of Donald Trump - a known climate sceptic - as well as wars and cost of living crises are proving a distraction, and some important leaders are not attending.

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