Doubter: meaning, definitions and examples

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doubter

 

[ หˆdaสŠtษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in a debate

A person who has doubts or reservations about something. Doubters are often skeptical and require convincing evidence before believing something.

Synonyms

questioner, skeptic, skeptic

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น duvidador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคฆเฅ‡เคนเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zweifler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ peragu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒะผะฝั–ะฒะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wฤ…tpiฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็–‘ใ†ไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท douteur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dudador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸรผpheci

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜์‹ฌํ•˜๋Š” ์‚ฌ๋žŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุชุงุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pochybovaฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pochybovaฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ€€็–‘่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dvomilec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ efasemdamanneskja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏะผำ™ะฝัˆั–ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒญแƒ•แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸรผbhษ™รงi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,772 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.