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skeptic

/ˈskɛptɪk/

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skepticnoun

skeptics

/ˈskɛptɪk/

скептик

The skeptic questioned the validity of the research findings.

Скептик поставил под сомнение достоверность результатов исследования.

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skepticadjective

/ˈskɛp.tɪk/

Used chiefly attributively; comparative and superlative are rarely formed.

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skepticnoun

A person inclined to question or doubt accepted opinions.

The scientist was a skeptic, always questioning the validity of the research findings.

A person who doubts the truth of religion or religious beliefs.

As a skeptic, he often engaged in debates about the existence of a higher power.

A member or adherent of the ancient Greek school of Skepticism, which questioned the possibility of certain knowledge.

Sextus Empiricus is one of the few ancient skeptics whose writings have survived.

skepticadjective

Relating to or characteristic of skeptics or skepticism; skeptical (usually attributive).

Skeptic organizations host conferences to promote critical thinking.