Definition of Skeptic. Meaning of Skeptic. Synonyms of Skeptic

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Definition of Skeptic

Skeptic
Skeptic Skep"tic, n. [Gr. skeptiko`s thoughtful, reflective, fr. ske`ptesqai to look carefully or about, to view, consider: cf. L. scepticus, F. sceptique. See Scope.] [Written also sceptic.] 1. One who is yet undecided as to what is true; one who is looking or inquiring for what is true; an inquirer after facts or reasons.
Skeptic
Skeptic Skep"tic, Skeptical Skep"tic*al, a. [Written also sceptic, sceptical.] 1. Of or pertaining to a sceptic or skepticism; characterized by skepticism; hesitating to admit the certainly of doctrines or principles; doubting of everything. 2. (Theol.) Doubting or denying the truth of revelation, or the sacred Scriptures. The skeptical system subverts the whole foundation of morals. --R. Hall. -- Skep"tac*al*ly, adv. -- Skep"tic*al*ness, n.

Meaning of Skeptic from wikipedia

- then the person doubts that these claims are accurate. In such cases, skeptics normally recommend not disbelief but suspension of belief, i.e. maintaining...
- Look up skeptic in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A skeptic is one who practices skepticism. Skeptic or Sceptic may also refer to: The Skeptics, a New...
- The Skeptics Society is a nonprofit, member-supported organization devoted to promoting scientific skepticism and resisting the spread of pseudoscience...
- A cryptocurrency (colloquially crypto) is a digital currency designed to work through a computer network that is not reliant on any central authority,...
- Skeptic, colloquially known as Skeptic magazine, is a quarterly science education and science advocacy magazine published internationally by The Skeptics...
- Australian Skeptics is a loose confederation of like-minded organisations across Australia that began in 1980. Australian Skeptics investigate paranormal...
- Alex J. O'Connor (born 27 March 1999), formerly known as CosmicSkeptic, is an English YouTuber and podcaster. Alex O'Connor was born on 27 March 1999...
- The Skeptic's Dictionary is a collection of cross-referenced skeptical essays by Robert Todd Carroll, published on his website skepdic.com and in a printed...
- Skeptics were a New Zealand industrial post-punk band from 1979 to 1990. They became notorious in 1987 for an unusually graphic music video entitled "AFFCO"...
- comedian, actor, podcaster, writer, and producer. He produced and hosted the Skeptic Tank podcast from 2010 to 2023. He also co-hosts the podcast Punch Drunk...