Doubter: meaning, definitions and examples
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doubter
[ หdaสtษr ]
in a debate
A person who has doubts or reservations about something. Doubters are often skeptical and require convincing evidence before believing something.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was known as the doubter in the group, always questioning everything.
- The doubter raised valid points that made everyone reconsider their opinions.
- She remained a doubter until she saw concrete proof of the theory.
in a religious context
Someone who lacks faith or belief, especially in a religious context. Doubters may struggle with accepting religious teachings or doctrines.
Synonyms
agnostic, nonbeliever, skeptic
Examples of usage
- The preacher's sermon was aimed at addressing the doubts of the doubters in the congregation.
- Her status as a doubter caused tension within her religious community.
- The doubters were encouraged to seek guidance and support in their spiritual journey.
Translations
Translations of the word "doubter" in other languages:
๐ต๐น duvidador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคฆเฅเคนเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Zweifler
๐ฎ๐ฉ peragu
๐บ๐ฆ ััะผะฝัะฒะฝะธะบ
๐ต๐ฑ wฤ tpiฤ cy
๐ฏ๐ต ็ใไบบ
๐ซ๐ท douteur
๐ช๐ธ dudador
๐น๐ท ลรผpheci
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ฌํ๋ ์ฌ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฑุชุงุจ
๐จ๐ฟ pochybovaฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ pochybovaฤ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ็่
๐ธ๐ฎ dvomilec
๐ฎ๐ธ efasemdamanneskja
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบาฏะผำะฝััะป
๐ฌ๐ช แแญแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลรผbhษรงi
๐ฒ๐ฝ dudador
Etymology
The word 'doubter' originates from the Middle English word 'douten' which means 'to fear, be apprehensive, doubt'. Over time, the meaning evolved to represent someone who has reservations or lacks belief in something. The concept of doubt has been present in philosophical and religious discussions for centuries, with various thinkers exploring the nature and implications of doubt in human thought and belief systems.
See also: doubt, doubtful, doubtfully, doubtfulness, doubts, indubitable, indubitably, undoubted, undoubtedly.