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Synonyms & Similar Words
skeptical
uncertain
doubtful
unbelieving
noncommittal
neutral
impartial
unprejudiced
undecided
indecisive
hesitant
ambivalent
equivocal
nonpartisan
detached
uninvolved
disinterested
indifferent
uncommitted
unconvinced
unbelieving
faithless
atheistic
secular
humanistic
rational
empirical
pragmatic
Meaning of Agnostic
According to Merriam-Webster, "agnostic" refers to a person who holds that some statements, especially those related to the existence or nonexistence of a deity, are unknown or unknowable.
Definitions
- The Oxford English Dictionary defines "agnostic" as a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known about the existence or nature of God.
- Cambridge Dictionary describes an agnostic as someone who does not believe or disbelieve in a god, and thinks that it is impossible to know whether a god exists.
Example Uses
- The scientist was an agnostic and believed that the existence of a higher power was a matter of personal faith, not scientific proof.
- As an agnostic, she was open to the idea of spirituality but did not identify with any particular religion.
- The agnostic view of the universe suggests that there may be no ultimate truth or purpose.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
theistic
devout
pious
religious
spiritual
faithful
believing
devoted
dedicated
committed
convinced
dogmatic
fundamentalist
orthodox
traditional
conservative
zealous
fervent
enthusiastic
passionate
dedicated
fervid