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skeptic |
3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Skeptic \Skep"tic\, n. [Gr. skeptiko`s thoughtful, reflective, fr ske`ptesqai to look carefully or about to view, consider: cf L. scepticus F. sceptique See {Scope}.] [Written also {sceptic}.] 1. One who is yet undecided as to what is true; one who is looking or inquiring for what is true; an inquirer after facts or reasons. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Skeptic \Skep"tic\, Skeptical \Skep"tic*al\, a. [Written also sceptic, sceptical.] 1. Of or pertaining to a sceptic or skepticism; characterized by skepticism; hesitating to admit the certainly of doctrines or principles; doubting of everything. 2. (Theol.) Doubting or denying the truth of revelation, or the sacred Scriptures. The skeptical system subverts the whole foundation of morals. --R. Hall. -- {Skep"tac*al*ly}, adv -- {Skep"tic*al*ness}, n. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: skeptic n : someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs [syn: {sceptic}, {doubter}]
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