agnostic

• Relatif à une personne qui estime que l'on ne sait rien ou que l'on ne peut rien savoir de l'existence ou de la nature de Dieu ; également utilisé en informatique pour décrire un logiciel ou un matériel compatible avec de nombreux systèmes.

Relating to a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God; also used in computing to describe software or hardware that is compatible with many systems.

1. Relating to agnosticismB2formal

   Holding the view that the existence of God or the supernatural is unknown or unknowable.

   relatif à l’agnosticisme

   • She describes herself as agnostic rather than atheist.
   • The philosopher wrote extensively on agnostic thought.
   • His agnostic views prevent him from joining any organized religion.

   Synonymesdoubtfuldoubtingquestioninguncertainunconvinced

   Antonymesreligioustheistic

2. Not committed to a particular viewC1formal

   Reluctant to commit to a particular opinion or belief; open-minded.

   Non engagé envers une opinion particulière

   • He remains agnostic about the effectiveness of the new policy.
   • The scientist is agnostic on the theory until more evidence is found.
   • She takes an agnostic approach to political debates.

   Synonymesimpartialneutralnoncommittalopen-mindeduncommittedundecided

   Antonymescommitteddogmaticopinionated

• Nom désignant une personne qui estime que l'on ne peut rien savoir ou que l'on ne sait rien de l'existence ou de la nature de Dieu, ou de toute réalité au-delà des phénomènes matériels.

A noun referring to a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God or of anything beyond material phenomena.

1. Philosophical stanceB2formal

   A person who believes that the existence of God or the divine is unknown and possibly unknowable.

   Agnostique (philosophie)

   • He identifies as an agnostic, not an atheist.
   • The agnostic questioned the certainty of both believers and non-believers.
   • Many agnostics argue that faith requires evidence.

   Synonymesdoubterskeptic

   Antonymesbelievergnostictheist

2. C1informal

   A person who is uncertain or undecided about a particular issue or belief.

   Personne indécise ou sceptique

   • She is an agnostic when it comes to the effectiveness of the new policy.
   • He remains an agnostic about the future of the company.
   • The committee is agnostic on the matter until more data is available.

   Synonymesdoubterfence-sitterquestionerskepticwaverer