disbeliever

noun

Definition of disbelievernext
as in skeptic
a person who is always ready to doubt or question the truth or existence of something the usual disbelievers refused to accept the president's claim that he was acting only in the public interest

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  1. skeptic
  2. questioner
Noun
  • The skeptic viewed this part of the revolution as a weak link.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Companies are also making pledges to reduce their impact on the environment and offering assurances that data centers will boost local property values — all while maintaining AI is a positive force for the American economy, despite its skeptics.
    — Marc Levy, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of skeptic
Noun
  • Reporters could jump in with questions during the other interviews Friday, but Atlanta public relations staff selected the questioners during Reese’s availability.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Crawford’s earlier post expressed support for the questioner, who gave his name as Tommy.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of questioner
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“Disbeliever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disbeliever. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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