SKEPTIC


Meaning of SKEPTIC in English

noun

or scep·tic ˈskeptik, -tēk

( -s )

Etymology: Latin or Greek; Latin scepticus, from Greek skeptikos, from skeptikos thoughtful, reflective, from (assumed) Greek skeptos (verbal of Greek skeptesthai to look, consider) + Greek ikos -ic — more at spy

1.

a. : one who believes the doctrine of skepticism or employs skepticism as a method

b. usually capitalized : a member of one of the ancient schools (as the Sophists) teaching skepticism

2. : one who is disposed to or is in a state of skepticism : a doubting or incredulous person

3. : a person marked by skepticism regarding religion or religious principles

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.