Question 1

What does "devil's advocate" mean?

Accepted Answer

A person who argues against a position to test its strength or stimulate debate, not necessarily because they believe it.

Question 2

How do you use "devil's advocate" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

Let me play devil's advocate here — what if the new policy actually makes things worse?

Question 3

Is "devil's advocate" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"devil's advocate" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Used in academic, legal, and brainstorming contexts.