atheistic

/ˌeɪθiˈɪstɪk/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌeɪθiˈɪstɪk/ (ame, ipa) · /¦ā-thē-¦i-stik/ (ame, mw)

atheistic — adjective

  • atheisticpositive
  • more atheisticcomparative
  • most atheisticsuperlative

1. describes a person, belief, or action that does not accept the existence of any

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describes a person, belief, or action that does not accept the existence of any god or gods.

例句

Amara grew up in a religious family but now holds atheistic views about the universe.

atheistic views

The professor's atheistic arguments were debated hotly by students from different faith backgrounds.

atheistic arguments

同義詞
  • non-believing

    softer, more neutral term that focuses on absence of belief rather than active rejection

  • godless

    stronger, often negative or disapproving tone; implies a lack of moral direction

  • secular

    broader term meaning 'not connected to religion,' not limited to disbelief in gods

反義詞
  • religious

    general opposite; having belief in a god or gods

  • theistic

    direct opposite; believing in the existence of a god or gods

文法句型

atheistic + noun

be + atheistic

用法筆記

This adjective is less common than the noun 'atheist' or the noun 'atheism' in everyday speech. It appears more often in written discussions of philosophy, religion, or social commentary.

常見錯誤

❌He is atheistic person.
✅He is an atheistic person.
💡The article is needed before 'atheistic' when it modifies a countable noun.
❌She is atheistic.' (without context)
✅She holds atheistic beliefs.
💡'Atheistic' as a standalone predicate can sound vague; it is clearer with a noun it modifies.