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skepticism

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/ˈskɛptɪˌsɪzəm/ · skep-ti-cism

A skeptical attitude; doubt as to the truth of something.

Meanings

nounformal

A skeptical attitude; doubt as to the truth of something.

شک کی کیفیت؛ کسی چیز کے بارے میں سچائی کے بارے میں شک。

شک گذاری

shak gozari

Synonyms

doubtdisbeliefdistrustشکتردیدشک شک

Antonyms

certaintybelieftrustیقینایمانبھروسہ

Common Collocations

  • skepticism about science
  • healthy skepticism
  • philosophical skepticism

Example Sentences

His skepticism about the new policy led to an extended discussion.

نئی پالیسی کے بارے میں ان کے شک گذاری نے ایک طویل بحث کا آغاز کیا۔

Nayi policy ke bare mein un ke shak gozari ne aik tareef behas ka aghaz kiya.

Skepticism is essential for scientific inquiry.

سائنسی تحقیق کے لیے شک گذاری لازمی ہے۔

Sainsi tehqiqat ke liye shak gozari laazmi hai.

Her skepticism about the claims prompted many questions.

ادعاؤں کے بارے میں ان کی شک گذاری نے بہت سے سوالات کو جنم دیا۔

Adaon ke bare mein un ki shak gozari ne bohat se sawalat ko janam diya.

Easily Confused With

cynicism:While skepticism is doubt about truth claims, cynicism is a belief that people are motivated by self-interest.

Word Family

skeptic
nounشک پرست
skeptical
adjectiveشک آلود
skeptically
adverbشک آلودگی سے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Just remember to always ask questions—be a skeptic!

Imagine a detective examining evidence with a magnifying glass.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

شک ہے قسمت کی سچائی پر، یا یہ صرف ایک خواب ہے۔

Shak hai qismat ki sachai par, ya yeh sirf aik khwab hai.

There is doubt on the truth of fate, or is it just a dream?

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

یہ نہ سمجھے کہ سب سچ کہتے ہیں.

Yeh na samjhe ke sab sach kehte hain.

Don't assume that everyone is telling the truth.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "skeptikos" — inquirer

First known use: 17th century

The word 'skepticism' has its roots in the Greek word 'skeptikos', which means 'able to discern' or 'inquirer'. It has evolved to represent doubt about the validity of knowledge claims.