pyrrhonist

/pɪˈrɒnɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A follower of Pyrrhonism, a school of ancient Greek philosophy that emphasizes the uncertainty and provisional nature of knowledge and the limits of human inquiry.

“The skeptical philosopher was a devout pyrrhonist, always questioning the truth of the world around him.”

2. noun

A person who is habitually doubtful or skeptical, especially about knowledge or the nature of reality.

“The journalist’s pyrrhonist approach to reporting led her to investigate multiple sides of the story.”

Synonyms

  • agnostic
  • doubter
  • skeptic

Antonyms

  • dogmatist
  • fundamentalist