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Definition of unbeliever

unbeliever

/ˌʌnbɪˈliːvər/
un · be · liev · er
Adverb:unbelievingly
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Plural:unbelievers
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Adjective:unbelieving
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unbeliever Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who does not believe in a particular religion, or who has no religious faith at all.

Example

"The ancient text addressed how members of the community should interact with an unbeliever."

2

A person who is skeptical of or refuses to accept a particular theory, claim, or idea.

Example

"Once an unbeliever regarding electric vehicles, he was won over after test-driving the new model."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'nonbeliever' is a relatively neutral term for someone without religious faith, 'unbeliever' often carries a slightly more judgmental or doctrinal tone, frequently used from within a specific religious tradition to describe outsiders.

• Rhymes for unbeliever

• Nearby Words

unbelievable
unbelievably
unbelieved
unbeliever
unbelieving
unbelievingly
unbelt

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unbeliever. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unbeliever
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