First Known Use: 1587
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skeptic
noun skep·tic \ˈskep-tik\
: a person who questions or doubts something (such as a claim or statement) : a person who often questions or doubts things
Full Definition of SKEPTIC
1
: an adherent or advocate of skepticism
2
: a person disposed to skepticism especially regarding religion or religious principles
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Origin of SKEPTIC
Latin or Greek; Latin scepticus, from Greek skeptikos, from skeptikos thoughtful, from skeptesthai to look, consider — more at spy
Related to SKEPTIC
- Synonyms
- disbeliever, doubter, doubting Thomas, questioner, unbeliever
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SKEPTIC Defined for Kids
skeptic
noun skep·tic \ˈskep-tik\
Definition of SKEPTIC for Kids
: a person who has or shows doubt about something
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