agnosticism

Definitions

A philosophical or religious position that the existence of a deity or the ultimate reality is unknown or inherently unknowable.

An attitude of doubt or non-commitment regarding the truth of a particular claim, especially in the absence of sufficient evidence.

Examples

His agnosticism prevented him from committing to any specific religious doctrine.

The philosopher explored the boundaries of agnosticism in his latest essay on the nature of the divine.

Synonyms

skepticism doubt uncertainty noncommittal stance agnostic belief

Antonyms

dogmatism certainty conviction religious faith absolute belief