doubter

as in skeptic
a person who is always ready to doubt or question the truth or existence of something there will always be some hard-core doubters of the government's denial of the UFO incident

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubter
skeptic
Noun
  • The Critics And The Clarion Call Of course, there are skeptics.
    Pankaj Vasani, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
  • Critics of multilateralism, detractors of foreign aid, and skeptics of free trade had long advanced this claim.
    STACIE E. GODDARD, Foreign Affairs, 28 July 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Doubter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubter. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!