Meaning
unbeliever, skeptic
- a person who does not believe in a particular religion or religious doctrine; an infidel
- a chronically skeptical or distrustful person
In a sentence
In quell'epoca chi non seguiva i dogmi era considerato un miscredente.
At that time, anyone who did not follow church dogmas was considered an unbeliever.
Sei proprio un miscredente, non ti fidi mai di quello che ti dico!
You are truly a skeptic; you never trust what I tell you!
I fanatici rifiutavano qualsiasi dialogo con i miscredenti.
The fanatics refused any dialogue with unbelievers.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| miscredente | singular |
| miscredenti | plural |
Usage notes
- Can also function as an adjective meaning 'unbelieving' or 'skeptical'.
- Often carries a dramatic or archaic tone when referring strictly to religion.