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sceptic
[skep-tik]
sceptic
1/ ˈɛɪ /
noun
a person who habitually doubts the authenticity of accepted beliefs
a person who mistrusts people, ideas, etc, in general
a person who doubts the truth of religion, esp Christianity
adjective
of or relating to sceptics; sceptical
Sceptic
2/ ˈɛɪ /
noun
a member of one of the ancient Greek schools of philosophy, esp that of Pyrrho, who believed that real knowledge of things is impossible
adjective
of or relating to the Sceptics
Other 51Թ Forms
- antisceptic noun
- scepticism noun
- Scepticism noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of sceptic1
Example Sentences
Kennedy, though, is the best known vaccine sceptic in the country.
Opposition to the welfare cuts is genuine and heartfelt among many of the Labour sceptics.
US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, a vaccine sceptic, has removed all 17 members of a committee that issues official government recommendations on immunisations.
But so far, migration concerns haven't translated into widespread support for the immigration sceptic nationalist Vox party.
Both sides are hinting that a deal is possible, although sceptics fear it could be quite modest.
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