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christian Antonyms
Opposite of christian
Because the opposite of christian shifts with each meaning, the 17 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A person who believes in Jesus Christ and follows his teachings, or who belongs to a denomination of the religion of Christianity.
Usage Example
"Christians around the world celebrate Easter to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus."
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non-christian
Strong
atheist
pagan
heathen
unbeliever
infidel
• adjective (Context 2)
Relating to, professing, or derived from Jesus Christ, his teachings, or the religion of Christianity.
Usage Example
"The university offers several courses on the history of early non-christian theology and art."
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non-christian
unchristian
Strong
secular
pagan
heathen
• adjective (Context 3)
Exhibiting moral qualities traditionally associated with the teachings of Jesus, such as kindness, charity, compassion, and forgiveness.
Usage Example
"Forgiving the neighbor who accidentally damaged his fence was a truly unchristian gesture."
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unchristian
uncharitable
Strong
unforgiving
unkind
merciless
cruel
heartless
callous
malicious
spiteful
Similar words to christian
Words similar to christian shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
christlike
charitable
compassionate
benevolent
forgiving
humane
merciful
good-hearted
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Christian. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/christian