doubters
|doubt/ers|
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/ˈdaʊtərz/
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/ˈdaʊtəz/
(doubter)
skeptical person
Etymology
Etymology Information
'doubter' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'douten,' where 'doute' meant 'to be uncertain.'
Historical Evolution
'douten' transformed into the modern English word 'doubt,' and eventually 'doubter' was derived from it.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to be uncertain,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who doubts.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
people who are skeptical or uncertain about something.
The doubters questioned the validity of the new theory.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42