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She was agnostic about which team would win.
What does Agnostic mean?
Agnostic means unsure whether something can be known for certain.
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Not sure whether something can be known for certain; often used for questions about religious belief.
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The writer stayed agnostic until more evidence was available.
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In careful debate, an agnostic position can mean refusing to claim certainty without proof.
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What does agnostic mean?
Agnostic describes a position of uncertainty, especially about whether something can be known for sure.
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Partnoun, adjective.
MeaningAgnostic means unsure whether something can be known for certain.
ExampleExample: She was agnostic about which team would win.
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- Syllables
- ag · nos · tik
- Strongest beat
- nos
- Ending
- tik
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on nos.
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certainUse when someone feels sure.
convincedUse when someone strongly believes something is true.
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agnostic
noun
agnosticism
The view that some things may not be known for certain.
adverb
agnostically
In a way that does not claim certainty.
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