skeptic

skep·tic also scep·tic  (skptk)

n.

1. One who instinctively or habitually doubts, questions, or disagrees with assertions or generally accepted conclusions.

2. One inclined to skepticism in religious matters.

3. Philosophy

a. often Skeptic An adherent of a school of skepticism.

b. Skeptic A member of an ancient Greek school of skepticism, especially that of Pyrrho of Elis (360?-272? b.c.).

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[Latin Scepticus, disciple of Pyrrho of Elis, from Greek Skeptikos, from skeptesthai, to examine; see spek- in Indo-European roots.]

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skeptic

Noun

US & archaic same as sceptic

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

skeptic - someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs doubter, sceptic intellectual, intellect - a person who uses the mind creatively doubting Thomas - someone who demands physical evidence in order to be convinced (especially when this demand is out of place) pessimist - a person who expects the worst