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Meaning of skeptic
A person who doubts the truth or validity of something.
Etymology of skeptic
The word "skeptic" originates from the Greek word "σκέπτομαι" (skeptomai), which means "to consider" or "to examine".
The term "skeptic" was first used in the 17th century to describe a person who doubts or questions established knowledge or beliefs.
Synonyms
doubter
questioner
cynic
critic
dissenter
nonbeliever
unbeliever
agnostic
atheist
nihilist
pessimist
fatalist
detractor
opponent
adversary
challenger
disputant
controversialist
iconoclast
free thinker
rationalist
empiricist
pragmatist
secularist
humanist
rationalizer
minimizer
disparager
debunker
doubting Thomas
skepticist
negativist
defeatist
nihilistic
incredulous
disbelieving
unbelieving
faithless
godless
irreligious
unorthodox
heterodox
heretical
rebellious
nonconformist
uncooperative
obstinate
obstreperous
recalcitrant
refractory
intractable
contrarian
antagonistic
oppositional
negative
unfavorable
adverse
inimical
hostile
averse
reluctant
disinclined
unwilling
indisposed
hesitant
tentative
equivocal
ambivalent
uncertain
unsure
skeptical
dubious
suspect
suspicious
incredulous
unconvinced
unimpressed
unmoved
unaffected
unresponsive
apathetic
indifferent
insouciant
nonchalant
uninterested
unconcerned
detached
aloof
distant
reserved
reticent
taciturn
uncommunicative
unforthcoming
secretive
tightlipped
closemouthed
uncooperative
unhelpful
unsympathetic
unfeeling
callous
hardhearted
hardened
inured
jaded
blase
cynical
worldweary
disillusioned
disenchanted
disappointed
discontented
dissatisfied
disillusioned
disheartened
demoralized
demotivated
dispirited
dejected
despondent
depressed
melancholic
gloomy
pessimistic
hopeless
despairing
desperate
despondent
forlorn
forsaken
abandoned
isolated
alone
friendless
forsaken
unaided
unsupported
unassisted
solo
unaccompanied
companionless
unattended
neglected
ignored
overlooked
disregarded
unnoticed
unseen
unobserved
unperceived
unremarked
unregarded
unminded
unheeded
unnoted
unmarked
unnoticed
unseen
unperceived
unremarked
unregarded
unminded
unheeded
unnoted
unmarked
Definitions
- A person who doubts the truth or validity of something, especially on the grounds of insufficient evidence.
- * A person who is habitually doubtful or incredulous, especially in matters of religion or spirituality.
Usage Examples
- The scientist was a skeptic of the new theory and required more evidence before accepting it.
- * As a skeptic, she approached the claim with a healthy dose of skepticism and demanded proof.
- * He was a skeptic of organized religion and preferred to follow his own spiritual path.
Antonyms
believer
follower
adherent
supporter
advocate
proponent
champion
enthusiast
fan
devotee
disciple
apostle
partisan
loyalist
stalwart
defender
apologist
exponent
propagandist
evangelist
missionary
proselytizer
convert
neophyte
initiate
novice
recruit
apprentice
trainee
pupil
student
scholar
expert
authority
specialist
connoisseur
aficionado
buff
fan
aficionado
enthusiast
zealot
fanatic
extremist
radical
militant
activist
crusader
campaigner
lobbyist
advocate
spokesperson
mouthpiece
apologist
defender
guardian
protector
preserver
conservator
curator
caretaker
custodian
keeper
watcher
sentinel
guardian
champion
supporter
backer
patron
benefactor
sponsor
donor
contributor
helper
assistant
aide
ally
friend
associate
partner
collaborator
colleague
cooperator
accomplice
abettor
accessory
confederate
coconspirator