doubting Thomas

noun doubting Thom·as \-ˈtä-məs\

: someone who rarely trusts or believes things before having proof : a doubtful or skeptical person

Full Definition of DOUBTING THOMAS

: an incredulous or habitually doubtful person

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St. Thomas, apostle who doubted Jesus' resurrection until he had proof of it (John 20:24–29)

First Known Use: 1883

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