skeptic (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈskɛptɪk/
Definition
A person who habitually doubts accepted beliefs, claims, or facts, especially those that are generally accepted or that lack empirical evidence.
Examples
Despite the enthusiastic reviews, she remained a skeptic about the new diet plan's effectiveness.
The scientist was a natural skeptic, always questioning results and demanding rigorous proof.
As a skeptic, he refused to believe in ghosts until he saw one with his own eyes.
How to Use skeptic
- skeptic about (prepositional phrase)
- Doubting a particular thing or idea. — "Many people are skeptic about the claims of miracle cures."
- become a skeptic (collocation)
- To start doubting or questioning things. — "After several failed promises, she became a skeptic of political speeches."
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