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Skeptic - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Skeptic : (noun)
1: someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs [syn: sceptic,
doubter]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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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.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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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.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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Example Usage of Skeptic |
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DRstarT: RT @Blue_Wode: RT @michaelshermer Fantastic news! Dr. Harriet Hall, our own SkepDoc columnist 4 Skeptic, just got hired by O (Oprah) mag ... |
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naj42181: RT: @ilyearer @naj42181 I dont have any sources at the ready, I dont
spend a lot of my time on this topic considering I am merely a Skeptic |
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ilyearer: @naj42181 I do not have any sources at the ready, I don't spend a lot of my time on this topic, considering I am merely a Skeptic. |
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