agnosticism

noun
UK: /æɡˈnɒstɪsɪzəm/
US: /æɡˈnɑːstɪsɪzəm/

  1. The belief that the existence or non-existence of God is unknowable.

    1. His agnosticism made him question religious teachings often. [ ] [ ]
    2. She leaned towards agnosticism, finding the debate about God's existence unresolved. [ ] [ ]

  2. A position of doubt about something, especially ultimate reality or knowledge.

    1. Her political agnosticism frustrated those seeking clear answers. [ ] [ ]
    2. Philosophical agnosticism can be a starting point for intellectual exploration and growth. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

skepticism doubt uncertainty unbelief

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "agnosticism" in English means: The belief that the existence or non-existence of God is unknowable., A position of doubt about something, especially ultimate reality or knowledge..

The phonetic transcription of "agnosticism" is /æɡˈnɒstɪsɪzəm/ in British English and /æɡˈnɑːstɪsɪzəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "agnosticism": skepticism, doubt, uncertainty, unbelief.

Example usage of "agnosticism": "His agnosticism made him question religious teachings often.". More examples on the page.