skeptic (Meaning)
skeptic (n)
someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs
skeptic (n.)
One who is yet undecided as to what is true; one who is looking or inquiring for what is true; an inquirer after facts or reasons.
A doubter as to whether any fact or truth can be certainly known; a universal doubter; a Pyrrhonist; hence, in modern usage, occasionally, a person who questions whether any truth or fact can be established on philosophical grounds; sometimes, a critical inquirer, in opposition to a dogmatist.
A person who doubts the existence and perfections of God, or the truth of revelation; one who disbelieves the divine origin of the Christian religion.
skeptic (a.)
Alt. of Skeptical
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skeptic Sentence Examples
- As a skeptic, she questioned the validity of the claims made by the salesman.
- The skeptic remained unconvinced by the purported evidence, demanding more empirical data to support the hypothesis.
- A healthy dose of skepticism is crucial for critical thinking and avoiding cognitive biases.
- Even though he was a self-proclaimed skeptic, he couldn't resist a glimmer of hope in the face of extraordinary circumstances.
- The skeptic approached the paranormal investigation with an open mind but remained cautious in his expectations.
- The skeptic's skepticism extended beyond supernatural beliefs, encompassing all claims that lacked sufficient evidence.
- Despite being an avowed skeptic, she found herself intrigued by the inexplicable occurrences at the haunted house.
- The doctor, as a skeptic, doubted the efficacy of the alternative treatment, preferring to rely on established medical practices.
- The skeptic refused to accept the conventional wisdom, always seeking alternative explanations and challenging dogma.
- The skeptic's relentless quest for truth led him to question not only the beliefs of others but also his own.
FAQs About the word skeptic
someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefsOne who is yet undecided as to what is true; one who is looking or inquiring for what is true; an inquirer after f
questioner,doubter, unbeliever, disbeliever, misanthrope, doubting Thomas, agnostic,cynic, scoffer, pessimist
pigeon, dupe, sucker, gull, gull, pigeon, dupe,sucker,chump, chump
As a skeptic, she questioned the validity of the claims made by the salesman.
The skeptic remained unconvinced by the purported evidence, demanding more empirical data to support the hypothesis.
A healthy dose of skepticism is crucial for critical thinking and avoiding cognitive biases.
Even though he was a self-proclaimed skeptic, he couldn't resist a glimmer of hope in the face of extraordinary circumstances.
