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sceptic
[skep-tik]
sceptic
1/ ˈɛɪ /
noun
a person who habitually doubts the authenticity of accepted beliefs
a person who mistrusts people, ideas, etc, in general
a person who doubts the truth of religion, esp Christianity
adjective
of or relating to sceptics; sceptical
Sceptic
2/ ˈɛɪ /
noun
a member of one of the ancient Greek schools of philosophy, esp that of Pyrrho, who believed that real knowledge of things is impossible
adjective
of or relating to the Sceptics
Other Word Forms
- antisceptic noun
- ˈپ noun
- ˈپ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of sceptic1
Example Sentences
US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, a vaccine sceptic, has removed all 17 members of a committee that issues official government recommendations on immunisations.
But so far, migration concerns haven't translated into widespread support for the immigration sceptic nationalist Vox party.
Both sides are hinting that a deal is possible, although sceptics fear it could be quite modest.
Though perhaps that vision of continuity is one that could bring along more of his sceptics, in a way that was pragmatic.
The 27-year-old says that sceptics questioning the increase in diagnoses should instead be asking: "how did all of these people spend so much of their life undiagnosed, unsupported and let down?"
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