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skep·tic noun or scep·tic \ˈskeptik, -tēk\ (-s) Etymology: Latin or Greek; Latin scepticus, from Greek skeptikos, from skeptikos thoughtful, reflective, from (assumed) Greek skeptos (verbal of Greek skeptesthai to look, consider) + Greek ikos -ic — more at spy 1. a. : one who believes the doctrine of skepticism or employs skepticism as a method b. usually capitalized : a member of one of the ancient schools (as the Sophists) teaching skepticism 2. : one who is disposed to or is in a state of skepticism : a doubting or incredulous person 3. : a person marked by skepticism regarding religion or religious principles |