sceptic
1 synonym for sceptic, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who is not easily convinced and questions claims or ideas that others accept without proof.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use sceptic
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a healthy sceptic
remain a sceptic
sceptics argue that
Sceptic is chiefly a British spelling; skeptic is the more widely used form outside the UK.
Etymology
Sceptic is simply the spelling used chiefly in the UK for the same word spelled skeptic elsewhere.
Full origin of sceptic →Frequently asked questions
What does sceptic mean?
A sceptic is someone who doubts claims or ideas rather than accepting them without question.
Is sceptic the same word as skeptic?
Yes, sceptic is chiefly the British spelling, while skeptic is used elsewhere, most notably in American English.
What is the difference between sceptic and septic?
They look similar but are unrelated. A sceptic doubts things, while septic describes something infected or contaminated with bacteria.
