Sceptic Meaning in English

word

US

ˈskɛptɪk

SKEP-tik

UK

skˈɛptɪk

SKEP-tik

Definition

A sceptic is a person who doubts or questions accepted beliefs, claims, or facts until they are convinced by evidence.

Usage & Nuances

"Sceptic" is the UK spelling; US English uses "skeptic". Common in debates about science, religion, or new ideas. A "sceptic" needs proof before believing and is not simply negative or stubborn. Often used in phrases like "climate change sceptic".

• Spanish: escéptico - incrédulo
• Portuguese (BR): cético - incrédulo
• Portuguese (PT): cético - incrédulo
• Chinese (Simplified): 怀疑论者 - 怀疑者
• Chinese (Traditional): 懷疑論者 - 懷疑者
• Hindi: संदेहवादी
• Arabic: متشكك
• Bengali: সংশয়বাদী - সন্দেহবাদী
• Russian: скептик
• Japanese: 懐疑主義者 - 懐疑的な人
• Vietnamese: người hoài nghi
• Korean: 회의론자
• Turkish: şüpheci
• Urdu: شک کرنے والا - مشکوک مزاج شخص
• Indonesian: skeptis - orang yang ragu

Example Sentences

He is a sceptic when it comes to new technology.

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A sceptic needs proof before he believes something.

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My friend is a sceptic about ghost stories.

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Even as a sceptic, I have to admit that the evidence is convincing.

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She calls herself a sceptic, but she just wants more information.

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There’s always a sceptic in the group who needs to see proof first.

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