What is another word for Pyrrhonist?

Pronunciation: [pˈɪrhənˌɪst] (IPA)

A Pyrrhonist is someone who is skeptical about the possibility of knowledge and truth. Some synonyms for this term include doubter, skeptic, agnostic, and cynic. A doubter is someone who has difficulty believing or trusting something. A skeptic is someone who casts doubt or skepticism on something. An agnostic is someone who claims that the existence of God or a higher power cannot be known. Lastly, a cynic is someone who is distrustful and pessimistic about human nature and motives. Each of these synonyms share some similarities with Pyrrhonist, but each has its own unique connotation and interpretation of skepticism.

Usage examples for Pyrrhonist

A bitter smile hovered upon the lips of the third doctor, Maugredie, a man of acknowledged ability, but a Pyrrhonist and a scoffer, with the scalpel for his one article of faith.
"The Magic Skin"
Honore de Balzac
Browning, who in this volume puts forth his own doctrine of theism, his justification of prayer, his belief in a superintending providence, his explanation of the presence of evil in the world, is, of course, no Pyrrhonist.
"Robert Browning"
Edward Dowden

Related words: Pyrrhonism, Pyrrhonism philosophy, Pyrrhonist school, Pyrrhonist beliefs

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