agnostic

noun

a person who claims that they cannot have true knowledge about the existence of God (but does not deny that God might exist)

someone who is doubtful or noncommittal about something

adjective

uncertain of all claims to knowledge

of or pertaining to an agnostic or agnosticism

Roots

gignosko-gnos · Greek · know

Synonyms for agnostic

doubtern skepticn skepticaladj pyrrhonist

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