sceptic

[ skep-tik ]

/ ˈskɛp tɪk /

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noun, adjective

skeptic.

OTHER WORDS FROM sceptic

an·ti·scep·tic, noun

Words nearby sceptic

scent, scented orchid, scent gland, scent mark, scepter, sceptic, sceptical, scepticism, sceptre, scf, scfh

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Example sentences from the Web for sceptic

No, mamma, I will never become a sceptic, to be snuffed out of existence.
The Sheepfold and the Common, Vol. I (of 2)|Timothy East
Herbart says that every philosopher is a Sceptic in the beginning, but every Sceptic remains always in the beginning.
Sextus Empiricus and Greek Scepticism|Mary Mills Patrick
I confess myself, after long years of perfectly unbiassed inquiry, still an investigator—a sceptic.
Mystic London:|Charles Maurice Davies
The method, however, by which ataraxia or peace of mind could be reached, was peculiar to the Sceptic.
Sextus Empiricus and Greek Scepticism|Mary Mills Patrick

What is related of Apelles the painter has in fact befallen the Sceptic.
The Conflict of Religions in the Early Roman Empire|T. R. Glover

British Dictionary definitions for sceptic (1 of 2)

sceptic

archaic, US skeptic

/ (ˈskɛptɪk) /

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

Derived forms of sceptic

scepticism or archaic, US skepticism, noun

Word Origin for sceptic

C16: from Latin scepticus, from Greek skeptikos one who reflects upon, from skeptesthai to consider

British Dictionary definitions for sceptic (2 of 2)

Sceptic

archaic, US Skeptic

/ (ˈskɛptɪk) /

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

Derived forms of Sceptic

Scepticism or archaic, US Skepticism, noun

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单词	sceptic
释义	sceptic [ skep-tik ] / ˈskɛp tɪk / SEE SYNONYMS FOR sceptic ON THESAURUS.COM noun, adjective skeptic. OTHER WORDS FROM sceptic an·ti·scep·tic, noun Words nearby sceptic scent, scented orchid, scent gland, scent mark, scepter, sceptic, sceptical, scepticism, sceptre, scf, scfh Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for sceptic No, mamma, I will never become a sceptic, to be snuffed out of existence. The Sheepfold and the Common, Vol. I (of 2)\|Timothy East Herbart says that every philosopher is a Sceptic in the beginning, but every Sceptic remains always in the beginning. Sextus Empiricus and Greek Scepticism\|Mary Mills Patrick I confess myself, after long years of perfectly unbiassed inquiry, still an investigator—a sceptic. Mystic London:\|Charles Maurice Davies The method, however, by which ataraxia or peace of mind could be reached, was peculiar to the Sceptic. Sextus Empiricus and Greek Scepticism\|Mary Mills Patrick What is related of Apelles the painter has in fact befallen the Sceptic. The Conflict of Religions in the Early Roman Empire\|T. R. Glover British Dictionary definitions for sceptic (1 of 2) sceptic archaic, US skeptic / (ˈskɛptɪk) / 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 Derived forms of sceptic scepticism or archaic, US skepticism, noun Word Origin for sceptic C16: from Latin scepticus, from Greek skeptikos one who reflects upon, from skeptesthai to consider British Dictionary definitions for sceptic (2 of 2) Sceptic archaic, US Skeptic / (ˈskɛptɪk) / 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 Derived forms of Sceptic Scepticism or archaic, US Skepticism, noun Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to sceptic unbeliever, questioner, dissenter, heretic, radical, dissident, nonbeliever, critic, rebel, revolutionist, cynic, ruiner, denouncer, non-conformist
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sceptic

noun, adjective

OTHER WORDS FROM sceptic

Words nearby sceptic

Example sentences from the Web for sceptic

British Dictionary definitions for sceptic (1 of 2)

archaic, US skeptic

noun

adjective

Derived forms of sceptic

Word Origin for sceptic

British Dictionary definitions for sceptic (2 of 2)

archaic, US Skeptic

noun

adjective

Derived forms of Sceptic

Words related to sceptic