unbeliever

[ uhn-bi-lee-ver ]

noun

1. a person who does not believe.
2. a person who does not accept any, or some particular, religious belief.

unbeliever

/ ˌʌnbɪˈliːvə /

noun

1. a person who does not believe or withholds belief, esp in religious matters

Word History and Origins

Origin of unbeliever¹

1520–30; un- ¹ + believer ( def )

Example Sentences

Jihad means “struggle” in Arabic and in Islam it can be a personal struggle for spiritual improvement or a military struggle against unbelievers.

From BBC

You know she’s supposed to be scary, but it’s easier to target Bliss’ blowhard unbeliever, who, by design, is so obnoxious that we pray Beelzebub will drag him into the green room.

From Los Angeles Times

The extremist group said that it “attacked a gathering of Christian unbelievers during their polytheistic ceremony” inside the Santa Maria Church in the Buyukdere neighborhood in Istanbul on Sunday.

From Seattle Times

Others quoted Bible verses at him that appear to call for literal murder of unbelievers or insisted that a true Christian believes the Bible trumps the constitution.

From Salon

When Americans with no religious affiliation were questioned, no more than 25% of that group affirmed any of the spiritual concepts, with naysayers more likely to say they are unbelievers rather than unsure.

From Washington Times