Give a single word that substitutes for the following expression.

A person who is not sure of the existence of God

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  1. Atheist
  2. Heretic
  3. Cynic
  4. Agnostic

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Option 4 : Agnostic
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The correct answer is: Option 4 i.e. Agnostic.

Key Points

  • The word "Agnostic" refers to a person who is unsure or does not claim to know whether God exists. (ईश्वर के अस्तित्व के बारे में अनिश्चित व्यक्ति)
    • Example: Being an agnostic, John neither believes in God nor denies the possibility of God's existence.
  • It differs from an atheist, who outright denies the existence of God.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Agnostic.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

  • Atheist (नास्तिक): A person who does not believe in the existence of God.
    • Example: As an atheist, she doesn't believe in the concept of a divine being.
  • Heretic (धर्मभ्रष्ट): A person who holds beliefs that are contrary to the established teachings of a religion.
    • Example: The church declared him a heretic for questioning its doctrines.
  • Cynic (निंदक): A person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honorable or unselfish reasons.
    • Example: The cynic in him doubted the charity's intentions.
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