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   sceptic

   /ˈskɛptɪk/

   noun

   • 1. a person inclined to question or doubt accepted opinions: "this argument failed to convince the sceptics" Similar cynicdoubterquestionerscofferpessimistprophet of doomrare:Pyrrhonistminimifidian
   • ▪ a person who doubts the truth of Christianity and other religions; an atheist or agnostic: "I've found them to be tremendously helpful in helping others—Christians and sceptics alike—to locate answers to tough questions" Similar agnosticatheistnon-theistunbelievernon-believerdisbelieverdoubting Thomasrationalistrare:nullifidianOpposite believer
   • 2. an ancient or modern philosopher who denies the possibility of knowledge, or even rational belief, in some sphere: "the sceptics engaged in long controversies with the dogmatists"

   adjective

   • 1. another term for sceptical

   Word Origin late 16th century (in sceptic (sense 2 of the noun)): from French sceptique, or via Latin from Greek skeptikos, from skepsis ‘inquiry, doubt’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSCEPTIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SCEPTIC definition: 1. a person who doubts the truth or value of an idea or belief: 2. a person who doubts the truth…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › scepticSceptic Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   5 days ago · scep· tic, scep· ti· cal, scep· ti· cism. chiefly British variant of skeptic, skeptical, skepticism. More from Merriam-Webster on sceptic. Nglish: Translation of sceptic for Spanish Speakers. Love words? Need even more definitions? Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › skepticSkeptic Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of SKEPTIC is an adherent or advocate of skepticism. How to use skeptic in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSCEPTIC definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A sceptic is a person who has doubts about things that other people believe. He was a born sceptic. But he now has to convince sceptics that he has a serious plan.

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

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySKEPTIC | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   SKEPTIC meaning: 1. a person who doubts the truth or value of an idea or belief: 2. a person who doubts the truth…. Learn more.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › skepticSkeptic - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A skeptic is a person who doesn't believe something is true unless they see evidence. As a skeptic, you refuse to believe your sister saw a ghost — after all, she can't prove it. Skeptics are doubters — they need to see proof before they will believe.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSCEPTIC | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   SCEPTIC definition: someone who doubts that a belief or an idea is true or useful. Learn more.

10. www.oed.com › dictionary › sceptic_nsceptic | skeptic, n. & adj. meanings, etymology and more |...

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    What does the word sceptic mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the word sceptic. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. sceptic has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. philosophy (mid 1500s) Christianity (early 1600s) See meaning & use. How common is the word sceptic?

11. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › scepticSceptic - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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    Jun 21, 2024 · someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs.