unbeliever
/ˌʌnbɪˈliːvə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-bə-ˈlē-vər How to pronounce unbeliever (audio)/ (ame, mw)
unbeliever — noun
- unbelieversingular
- unbelieversplural
1. someone with no religious faith, especially no belief in God or organised religi
someone with no religious faith, especially no belief in God or organised religion.
Christopher remained an unbeliever even after years at a church school.
remain an unbeliever
At the dinner table, Shirin said she was an unbeliever and skipped the prayer.
say you are an unbeliever
The pastor hoped Eli would stop calling himself an unbeliever after church camp.
Villagers treated Zola like an unbeliever when she refused the temple ceremony.
After the funeral, Ignacio admitted he was still an unbeliever despite his mother's prayers.
- nonbeliever
very close in meaning; often sounds slightly more neutral or modern
- atheist
stronger and more exact; usually says a person believes there is no God
- skeptic
broader; can describe doubt about many claims, not only religion
- believer
the direct opposite; a person with religious faith
- person of faith
broader phrase that emphasises active religious belief
文法句型
be/remain + an unbeliever
call yourself + an unbeliever
用法筆記
Mostly used in religious, historical, or social discussion to describe a person's relation to faith. For everyday doubt about one claim or story, 'skeptic' or 'doubter' is usually more natural.