1. people who doubt or question accepted beliefs, claims, or ideas
Usage: plural of skeptic
2. people who maintain a doubting attitude toward religion or religious principles
Usage: plural of skeptic; philosophical context

Examples

• The skeptics questioned the politician’s promises.
• Climate change skeptics refuse to accept the scientific evidence.
• Many skeptics attended the debate about alternative medicine.
• The new theory faced criticism from skeptics in the scientific community.
• Religious skeptics often challenge traditional beliefs.
• Skeptics demanded more proof before accepting the claims.