Definition doubting Thomas in American English

doubting Thomas noun

[countable] noun

/ˌdaʊtɪŋ ˈtɑməs/

In the Bible, the apostle Thomas did not believe that Jesus Christ had risen from the dead until he saw his wounds.

someone who will not believe something unless they see definite proof

Synonyms and related words

doubting Thomas sceptic skeptic

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