unbeliever
- noun
- /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvər/
- Everyone knew shrines did not bring back the dead, but an unbeliever never knew the peace they gave the living.
- believers and unbelievers
- converting unbelievers
- ruled by unbelievers
And I used that scripture in front of a group of unbelievers.
- And I used that scripture in front of a group of unbelievers.
Examples
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The man was a Druse, an unbeliever, but for all that, he was respected.
Fiction book (1991) -
You give hope to unbelievers.
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You are an unbeliever, according to them, where you are, This is a camp of the unbelievers.
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"The only way to convince the unbelievers is by showing them, setting them an example.
Fiction book (1992) -
We prayed at the meeting for a sign to help us persuade the unbelievers.
Fiction book (2002) -
Benson wondered if Brother Whitefield was using him as an example of an unbeliever.
Fiction book (2001) -
Unbelievers are sometimes devout fishermen.
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As Christians, we are enjoined to love our neighbors, pray for unbelievers, and sinners to repent.
Blog text (6) -
An unbeliever often questions traditional beliefs during discussions about faith.
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In many debates, an unbeliever may offer a different perspective on spirituality.
Synonyms
A person who does not believe in any god
A person who does not believe in God or in any religion
Not believing in the God of Christianity, Judaism, or Islam
A person who does not accept an idea or religion
A person who actively opposes the belief that gods exist
Antonyms
A person who accepts something as true and often supports it, for example a religion or idea
How Believing
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word unbeliever is made from the prefix un- meaning 'not' and believe meaning 'to accept as true', so it names someone who does 'not believe' in a religion, idea, or set of beliefs.