A person who doubts or questions whether something is true, instead of accepting it right away. Skeptics usually want strong evidence before they believe a claim.
“Skeptic” comes from Greek “skeptikos,” meaning “inquisitive” or “one who reflects or looks carefully.” The root verb “skeptesthai” meant “to look at” or “to consider.” The word moved through Latin and French into English, keeping the idea of careful questioning.
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