sceptic

American  

[skep-tik] / ˈskɛp tɪk /

noun

1. skeptic.

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sceptic ¹ British  

/ 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

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adjective

1. of or relating to sceptics; sceptical

Sceptic ² British  

/ 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

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adjective

1. of or relating to the Sceptics

Other Word Forms

• Scepticism noun
• antisceptic noun
• scepticism noun

Etymology

Origin of sceptic

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

Example Sentences

However, sceptics argue they have beaten title contenders before and it is against the top flight's lesser lights that they tend to struggle.

From BBC

Outside of a few sceptics, college football fans were engulfed in enthusiasm.

From BBC

“The scale of current investment and the pace of innovation mean that even the sceptics cannot ignore its influence on both markets and the real economy.”

From The Wall Street Journal

She's arguing with sceptics' - but some audience members unquestioningly believe she's real.

From BBC

However, the Finlays have their fair share of sceptics and critics.

From BBC