nonbeliever

American  

[non-bi-lee-ver] / ˌnɒn bɪˈli vər /

noun

1. a person who lacks belief or faith, as in God, a religion, an idea, or an undertaking.

   Synonyms:

   cynic, questioner, skeptic, doubter

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nonbeliever British  

/ ˌnɒnbɪˈliːvə /

noun

1. a person who does not believe, esp in God and religion

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Other Word Forms

• nonbelieving
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of nonbeliever

non- + believer ( def. )

Example Sentences

Lorraine adds she wants to believe in the promises to reform the force and has always insisted she supports the police.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

A decade later, it’s hard to believe someone wrote that with a straight face, especially as polls show that men are more eager than women to settle down and build families.

From Salon • Jun. 29, 2026

While oil prices have fallen toward prewar levels, some analysts say that a wave of artificial-intelligence demand and a robust labor market give reason to believe that price pressures could keep inflation elevated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

“And while no legal outcome is guaranteed, they would have good reason to believe that their departures could pay off.”

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

Many people have said to me that such a thing was possible, and seemed to believe so firmly in it that I tried to see if it were possible.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock