skeptic
noun
a person who questions the validity or authenticity of something purporting to be factual.
skeptically
Example Sentences
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That plan has been greeted skeptically by analysts, who wonder about everything from its legality to which American oil companies will participate.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
And though his passion is food — and mine is scrutinizing it skeptically — I forgive him, because the show has become a minor obsession.
From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026
While some more skeptically minded clergy do not enjoy discussing demonic possession, each diocese is supposed to have a designated exorcist.
From Slate ● Jun. 8, 2026
Dr. Prasad has encouraged FDA staff to review applications skeptically and forced out veterans who clashed with him on drug reviews.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
The critical issue is the quality of the purported evidence, rigorously and skeptically scrutinized—not what sounds plausible, not the unsubstantiated testimony of one or two self-professed eyewitnesses.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
