Nonpracticing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Nonpracticing is an adjective meaning Not practicing; of a person in a particular profession, not engaged in the practice of that profession; of a person born into a particular religion, not abiding by the rituals and mores of that religion.
Meaning
Not practicing; of a person in a particular profession, not engaged in the practice of that profession; of a person born into a particular religion, not abiding by the rituals and mores of that religion.
Example Sentences
Michael: Um, uh, I guess um, I guess I'm, uh a nonpracticing Jew. Lelaina: Hey, I'm a nonpracticing virgin.
Word Forms
- non-practicing
- nonpractising
- non-practising
Synonyms for nonpracticing
Depending on context, synonyms include lapsed, nonobservant, nonreligious, secular, unobservant.
Antonyms for nonpracticing
Common opposites include practicing, observant, religious.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include non-practicing, nonpractising, non-practising, nonpractice, nonobservant, unprofessing.
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