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a doubting Thomas

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a doubting Thomas

a person who refuses to believe anything until they are given proof

Usage notes: In the Bible, Thomas would not believe that Jesus had come back from the dead until he saw him.

He's a real doubting Thomas - he simply wouldn't believe I'd won the car until he saw it with his own eyes.

See also: doubt, Thomas