unbeliever

[US]/ˌʌnbɪ'liːvə(r)/
[UK]/ˌʌnbɪ'livɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. non-believer; one who lacks faith; a person who does not believe in religion.

Example Sentences

unbelievers, every last one of them.

The unbeliever refused to attend the religious ceremony.

She was considered an unbeliever by her devout family.

The unbeliever questioned the existence of a higher power.

He was labeled an unbeliever for his skepticism towards traditional beliefs.

The unbeliever was unmoved by the preacher's passionate sermon.

Despite being an unbeliever, he respected the customs of the community.

The unbeliever's lack of faith made it difficult for him to understand religious practices.

She was ostracized from the community for being an unbeliever.

The unbeliever's skepticism often led to heated debates with believers.

Despite being an unbeliever, he showed kindness and compassion towards others.

Real-world Examples

'Now remember your promise. You've been an unbeliever all your life.

Source: Transformed into a Monster Doctor: Selected Works

Unbelievers never listened until it was too late.

Source: A Dance with Dragons: The Song of Ice and Fire (Bilingual Chinese-English)

He also expanded it, justifying everything smoothly withholy writ. Unbelievers were expelled or killed if they did not pay their taxes.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

It was as if a professed unbeliever in ghosts should be frightened by a ghost story.

Source: A Tale of Two Cities (Original Version)

" Half my army is made up of unbelievers, " Stannis had replied. " I will have no burnings. Pray harder" .

Source: A Dance with Dragons: The Song of Ice and Fire (Bilingual Chinese-English)

In the film, a man with a British accent makes threats to the UK. A young English-speaking boy talks about killing unbelievers.

Source: BBC Listening Collection January 2016

But instead, one brother takes another to court—and this in front of unbelievers!

Source: 46 1 Corinthians Musical Bible Theater Version - NIV

Christian, too, is a certain cruelty toward one's self and toward others; hatred of unbelievers; the will to persecute.

Source: The Death of God

Tongues, then, are a sign, not for believers but for unbelievers; prophecy, however, is not for unbelievers but for believers.

Source: 46 1 Corinthians Musical Bible Theater Version - NIV

Under one, a small band of fanatics demands total obedience to an oppressive ideology, condemns women to subservience, and marks unbelievers for murder.

Source: 50 Inspirational Speeches in English from Around the World

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