C1nounUK spelling: scepticsciencepsychology
US/ˈskep.tɪk/
UK/ˈskep.tɪk/
a person who doubts that something is true or good until they see proof
In context
As a skeptic, I want to see the evidence before I believe it.
Many scientists were skeptics when the theory was first announced.
She is a born skeptic and checks every claim herself.
Words that go with skeptic
noun + noun
- climate skepticHe is a well-known climate skeptic.
adjective + noun
- hardened skepticEven hardened skeptics admitted the results were strong.
- born skepticMy father is a born skeptic about advertising.
verb + noun
- convince the skepticsThe new study may convince the skeptics.
- remain a skepticI remain a skeptic until I see the data.
noun + preposition
- skeptic aboutShe is a skeptic about quick fixes.