noun

skeptic

sceptic, doubter

He is a skeptic about climate change.

He is a sceptic about climate change.

A true skeptic questions everything.

A true sceptic questions everything.

((a)) sceptic about/of ((sth.)) a person who doubts (sth.) He is a sceptic about the new policy.

Synonyms: doubter, cynic; Antonyms: believer

From Greek 'skeptikos' meaning 'inquirer, one who reflects'.

A sceptic tends to 'skip' believing things without proof. Note the 'c' spelling in British English.

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