Agnostically

adv

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Adverb
  1. 1
    In an agnostic manner; not having or expressing a firm opinion on something.

    "“Well,” said the poet tartly, “do people still think me too romantic? Are there, I wonder, any brigands left in the mountains?” “There may be,” said Father Brown agnostically."

  2. 2
    Toward, or from the perspective of, agnosticism.

    "She is agnostically inclined, despite her strict religious upbringing."

Synonyms

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doubtfullytentativelyuncertainly

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"“Well,” said the poet tartly, “do people still think me too romantic? Are there, I wonder, any brigands left in the mountains?” “There may be,” said Father Brown agnostically."

Etymology

From agnostic + -ally.

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