Skeptic: meaning, definitions and examples

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skeptic

 

[ หˆskษ›ptษชk ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

person

A person who doubts the truth or value of an idea or belief. Skeptics often question commonly accepted beliefs and seek evidence to support or refute claims.

Synonyms

cynic, doubter, questioner

Examples of usage

  • She is a skeptic and always asks for proof before accepting a new theory.
  • The skeptic in the group raised doubts about the proposed solution.
Context #2 | Noun

science

In science, a skeptic is someone who questions scientific claims and demands evidence to support theories. Skeptics play a crucial role in the scientific method by promoting critical thinking and rigorous evaluation of data.

Synonyms

disbeliever, dissenter, scoffer

Examples of usage

  • The skeptic in the research team challenged the methodology of the study.
  • Scientific skeptics advocate for evidence-based practices in research and experimentation.
Context #3 | Adjective

attitude

Showing a tendency to doubt or question claims, beliefs, or statements. Skeptic attitudes can lead to healthy skepticism and critical thinking.

Synonyms

doubtful, questioning, suspicious

Examples of usage

  • Her skeptic nature made her analyze the situation from different perspectives.
  • The journalist maintained a skeptic stance towards the official explanation.

Translations

Translations of the word "skeptic" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cรฉtico

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคถเคฏเคตเคพเคฆเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Skeptiker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ skeptis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะตะฟั‚ะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sceptyk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‡็–‘่ซ–่€… (ใ‹ใ„ใŽใ‚ใ‚“ใ—ใ‚ƒ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sceptique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escรฉptico

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸรผpheci

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํšŒ์˜๋ก ์ž (hoeuironja)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุดูƒูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skeptik

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skeptik

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ€€็–‘่ฎบ่€… (huรกiyรญ lรนn zhฤ›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skeptik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ efasemdarmaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏะผำ™ะฝัˆั–ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช ัะบแƒ”แƒžแƒขแƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸรผbhษ™รงi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ escรฉptico

Etymology

The word 'skeptic' originates from the ancient Greek word 'skeptikos,' meaning 'inquiring' or 'reflective.' In philosophy, skepticism refers to the questioning of knowledge claims and the suspension of judgment. The term gained popularity during the Renaissance and the Enlightenment periods when skepticism was embraced as a method of inquiry and intellectual exploration.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,111, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.