see sceptic. the American spelling of sceptic (skeptikos, from skeptikos , from skeptesthai )
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
A doubter as to whether any fact or truth can be certainly known; a universal doubter; a Pyrrhonist; hence, in modern usage, occasionally, a person who questions whether any truth or fact can be established on philosophical grounds; sometimes, a critical inquirer, in opposition to a dogmatist
Of or pertaining to a sceptic or skepticism; characterized by skepticism; hesitating to admit the certainly of doctrines or principles; doubting of everything
Someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs and claims presented by others, requiring strong evidence before accepting any belief or claim