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Skeptic

SKEH-ptihk

/ˈskɛptɪk/

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skeptic

Dictionary meaning

Someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs.

Examples

  • The sceptic challenged the faith healer with some scientific data.

Synonyms: doubter

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