Sceptic vs. Skeptic — What's the Difference?

A person inclined to question or doubt accepted opinions.

One who instinctively or habitually doubts, questions, or disagrees with assertions or generally accepted conclusions.

An ancient or modern philosopher who denies the possibility of knowledge, or even rational belief, in some sphere.

One inclined to skepticism in religious matters.

Another term for sceptical

Often Skeptic An adherent of a school of skepticism.

Variant of skeptic.

Skeptic A member of an ancient Greek school of skepticism, especially that of Pyrrho of Elis (360?-272? BC).

Standard spelling of skeptic

Someone who doubts beliefs, claims, plans, etc that are accepted by others as true or appropriate, especially one who habitually does so.

Standard spelling of skeptic

(in particular) Someone who is skeptical towards religion.

See Skeptic, Skeptical, Skepticism, etc.

Skeptical.

Someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs

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.

A person who doubts the existence and perfections of God, or the truth of revelation; one who disbelieves the divine origin of the Christian religion.

Of or pertaining to a sceptic or skepticism; characterized by skepticism; hesitating to admit the certainly of doctrines or principles; doubting of everything.

Doubting or denying the truth of revelation, or the sacred Scriptures.

Someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs