skepticism
intermediateB2/ˈskɛptɪˌsɪzəm/ · skep-ti-cism
A skeptical attitude; doubt as to the truth of something.
Meanings
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
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.
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💡 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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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ 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.