Vocabulary
Scepticism
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
a sceptical attitude; doubt as to the truth of something.
Urdu meaning
شکی، شک کرنے والا، شکوک و شبہات
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- Just on its own, this should be sufficient cause for scepticism and restraint, especially for children and young adults.
- Instead, it has triggered scepticism.
- The government has failed to tap international bond markets due to poor credit ratings and investor scepticism over the quality of macroeconomic improvements.
- But much scepticism remains about Israel`s belligerent impulses and whether these canbe contained.m The wnter is an author and joumalist.
- The main reason for this scepticism is that Israel has proved to be a belligerent, destabilising state that scuttles its commitments on the flimsiest pretext.
Synonyms
doubt, doubtfulness, dubiousness, a pinch of salt, lack of conviction,
Antonyms
conviction, belief, faith,
Curator example
“these claims were treated with scepticism”
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