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UKDoubting Thomas
/dˈaʊtɪŋ tˈɒməs/
/dˈaʊɾɪŋ tˈɑːməs/Doubting Thomas
[NOUN]1
a person who doubts or refuses to believe anything that is presented to them without evidence or proof
What is the origin of the idiom "Doubting Thomas" and when to use it?
The idiom "Doubting Thomas" has its roots in the Christian Bible, specifically in the New Testament. This phrase is used to describe a person who is hesitant to believe something, especially if it seems extraordinary or implausible, without sufficient evidence or verification.
2
the Apostle who would not believe the resurrection of Jesus until he saw Jesus with his own eyes
Examples
1. Doubting Thomas is a hero and a happy man.
2. He's also known as doubting Thomas.
3. And then there's the famous doubting Thomas scene.
4. So you talked a little bit about doubt, and you talked earlier about doubting Thomas.
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