Word
agnostic
Meanings
Not believing that it is possible to know for certain whether a god exists; neither believing nor disbelieving with certainty.
Not committed to a particular option or belief in a non-religious context; neutral or undecided (often about systems, methods, or choices).
Definition
Agnostic describes someone who believes it is not possible to know for sure whether a god exists.
An agnostic person does not claim to know whether God or gods exist. They may think the question cannot be answered, or they may simply be unsure. The word can also describe a neutral or non-committed position in other areas, such as technology or policy.
Examples
- She is agnostic and prefers not to debate religion.
- I was raised religious, but I’m agnostic now.
- He described himself as agnostic about the afterlife.
- Our software is agnostic about which database you use.