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

Dorsey's justifications drew plenty of sceptics, who pointed out that he has presided over at least two rounds of mass job cuts in the last two years and never mentioned AI.

From BBC

But their confrontational behaviour makes it harder for supporters of the wider scene to persuade sceptics that there is a softer side to the Ultras.

From BBC

But sceptics, including the EU's largest economy Germany, argue that Europe can support domestic industries through a "Made with Europe" approach instead, that would see the bloc include its trading partners.

From Barron's

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