unbelievers

noun

plural of unbeliever
as in skeptics
a person who is always ready to doubt or question the truth or existence of something a hardheaded unbeliever who demanded to see concrete evidence of any alleged UFO activity

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Recent Examples of unbelievers An idea could be forming despite unbelievers. — Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 14 Mar. 2026 Peppering dashes of humor into its brew of foreboding, the movie views the rise of an authoritarian movement through its effect on a family of unbelievers, covering a five-year period that begins in celebration and ends somewhere very different. — Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
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  1. skeptics
  2. questioners
Noun
  • Throughout their career the Warrens attracted persistent criticism from skeptics, and several people connected to their cases disputed the accuracy of their accounts.
    — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The boost in contrast, color accuracy, and brightness will surely win over some skeptics.
    — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of skeptics
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
  • Fourteen minutes and just three questioners later, she was done.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of questioners

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