agnostic
UK: æɡˈnɒstɪk | US: æɡˈnɑːstɪk
n. A person who believes that the existence of God or the divine is unknowable.
adj. Relating to the belief that the existence of God or ultimate reality is unknown or unknowable.
The term "agnostic" was coined in 1869 by Thomas Henry Huxley, combining the Greek prefix "a-" (meaning "without") and "gnōsis" (meaning "knowledge"). It reflects the philosophical stance that certain metaphysical truths (e.g., the existence of God) are inherently unknowable. The suffix "-tic" turns it into an adjective. Unlike "atheist" (which denies God's existence), "agnostic" emphasizes the limits of human knowledge.
She identifies as agnostic, questioning whether divine existence can ever be proven.
The debate between theist and agnostic perspectives remains unresolved.
His agnostic views stem from a skepticism toward absolute claims about spirituality.
Many scientists adopt an agnostic position on matters beyond empirical evidence.
The term "agnostic" originally described a philosophical attitude rather than religious disbelief.