agnostic — a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God
Pronunciation (IPA): /æɡˈnɑːstɪk/
Korean meaning: 신의 존재나 본질에 대해 알 수 없다고 믿는 사람, 불가지론자
Korean pronunciation: 애그**나**스틱
Example Sentences
- The scientist was agnostic about aliens until concrete evidence emerged.
- I'm agnostic about pineapple on pizza - I need more research before deciding.
- Her agnostic stance made family dinners awkward during religious discussions.
agnostic
NOUN//æɡˈnɑːstɪk//
a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God

a calm student sits between two animated classmates who are arguing about God's existence. One classmate points upward while holding religious texts, while the other gestures dismissively with scientific books. The middle student listens carefully but shrugs with raised hands, showing genuine uncertainty. The two debaters lean toward the center student, trying to convince them of their opposing viewpoints. Other students in the background watch the discussion with mixed expressions of curiosity and confusion. someone who believes that nothing can be known about God's existence or nature.
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Origin
Coined in 1869 by British biologist Thomas Huxley from Greek 'agnostos' meaning 'unknown' or 'unknowable'.
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“The scientist was agnostic about aliens until concrete evidence emerged.”
“I'm agnostic about pineapple on pizza - I need more research before deciding.”
“Her agnostic stance made family dinners awkward during religious discussions.”
“The professor remained agnostic about which student would win the debate.”
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