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View usage for: (skeptɪk) Word forms: plural scepticsregional note: in AM, use skepticcountable nounA 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. Synonyms: doubter, cynic, scoffer, questioner More Synonyms of sceptic More Synonyms of sceptic sceptic in British English or archaic, US skeptic (ˈskɛptɪk) noun1. a person who habitually doubts the authenticity of accepted beliefs 2. a person who mistrusts people, ideas, etc, in general 3. a person who doubts the truth of religion, esp Christianity adjective4. of or relating to sceptics; sceptical Derived forms scepticism (ˈscepticism) or archaic, US skepticism (ˈskepticism) noun Word origin C16: from Latin scepticus, from Greek skeptikos one who reflects upon, from skeptesthai to consider Sceptic in British English or archaic, US Skeptic (ˈskɛptɪk) noun1. a member of one of the ancient Greek schools of philosophy, esp that of Pyrrho, who believed that real knowledge of things is impossible adjective2. of or relating to the Sceptics Derived forms Scepticism (ˈScepticism) or archaic, US Skepticism (ˈSkepticism) noun sceptic in American English (ˈskɛptɪk) Derived forms sceptical (ˈsceptical) adjective scepticism (ˈsceptiˌcism) noun Examples of 'sceptic' in a sentencesceptic The sceptics say that this could easily be a fad.This helped to convince many sceptics of the case for restoring the building to its former condition.The sceptic could always argue that such objective changes might have occurred anyway.Sceptics say that this is precisely what he will do.But will it be enough to convince the sceptics?Sceptics have argued that the move is more likely to protect vulnerable people.Sceptics say that he checks the weather forecasts to determine the right moment to pray.But sceptics argue there is little overlap between national and local advertising.Sceptics argue the forecasts look high.Sceptics pointed out the world has seen no substantial warming for 15 years.So to confound sceptics, this week offers two outstanding dramas.Sceptics point to anomalies in the 1969 footage.More importantly, it was the confounding of all sceptics.Sceptics may point out that Today did not go on to a long and happy life.Sceptics say this was because criminals targeted less advanced countries such as Britain instead.Sceptics kept pointing out inconvenient facts, but were ignored.Most of the sceptics have been convinced,' he claims. QuotationsI am too much of a sceptic to deny the possibility of anythingT.H. Huxley In other languagessceptic British English: sceptic NOUN A sceptic is a person who has doubts about things that other people believe. He was a born sceptic. - American English: skeptic
- Brazilian Portuguese: cético
- Chinese: 多疑的人
- European Spanish: escéptico
- French: sceptique
- German: Skeptiker
- Italian: scettico
- Japanese: 疑い深い人
- Korean: 회의론자
- European Portuguese: cético
- Latin American Spanish: escéptico
Definition a person who habitually doubts generally accepted beliefs He was a born sceptic. Synonyms doubter scoffer questioner Pyrrhonist Definition a person who doubts the truth of a religion a lifelong religious sceptic QuotationI am too much of a sceptic to deny the possibility of anything [T.H. Huxley]Additional synonymsDefinition a person who believes that people always act selfishly A cynic might see this as simply a ploy to make us part with more money. Synonyms sceptic, doubter, pessimist, misanthrope, misanthropist, scoffer their attempts to convert disbelievers to their faith Synonyms sceptic, scoffer, doubter, atheist, questioner, agnostic, doubting Thomas Definition a person who does not believe in a religion They come as unbelievers and go away with a new faith in life. Synonyms atheist, sceptic, disbeliever, agnostic, infidel, doubting Thomas |