Meaning of pseudoskeptic | Babel Free
Definitions
A skeptic who claims to be approaching the disputed issue in a neutral manner but who is actually prejudiced against it.
Examples
“This is what I mean⟳ by saying that the pseudoskeptics aren't actually skeptics in a genuine sense⟳; they're believers in some other system, out to attack and debunk what they don't believe⟳ in while trying to appear⟳ open⟳ minded and scientific, even though they're not.”
“Let's briefly consider⟳ what a sample of pseudoskeptics might say⟳ about The Sacred Promise⟳ and how an objective third person who actually knows the facts might respond⟳ to them.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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