1
: an adherent or advocate of skepticism
2
: a person disposed to skepticism especially regarding religion or religious principles
Examples of skeptic in a Sentence
Skeptics have pointed out flaws in the researchers' methods.
You can believe in ghosts if you like, but I'm still a skeptic.
He is a skeptic and a cynic.
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Supporters argue that would incentivize builders to develop more-affordable units, though that provision has also drawn criticism from reform skeptics.
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Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 20 Feb. 2025
Yet history shows paradigm shifts often emerge because skeptics force innovators to confront hard limits.
—Luis E. Romero, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
However, skeptics are concerned that critical government services could be affected.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Replay review upheld both calls, but that hasn’t quieted skeptics, who believe the Chiefs receive favorable treatment from game officials.
—Jeremy Engle, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2025
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Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 20 Feb. 2025
Yet history shows paradigm shifts often emerge because skeptics force innovators to confront hard limits.
—Luis E. Romero, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
However, skeptics are concerned that critical government services could be affected.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Replay review upheld both calls, but that hasn’t quieted skeptics, who believe the Chiefs receive favorable treatment from game officials.
—Jeremy Engle, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2025
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“Skeptic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skeptic. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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