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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Chats are reserved for break time or after school.For all the scepticism that surrounds it, online teaching has shown that learning is not confined to four walls, a whiteboard, and a bell schedule.
Dawn Editorials —
Online schooling
— 2026-04-21
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It is a good idea to take them with a heavy dose of scepticism.
Dawn Editorials —
Watering hope and hype
— 2025-12-18
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Their scepticism is not about whether the CCP can prove its case or not; it is about whether Pakistan`s powerful business lobbies can ever be held accountable for their often illegal practices.
Dawn Editorials —
Sugar games
— 2025-11-30
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The Quran begins by vanquishing the possibilities of scepticism: `this is the Book about which there is no doubt...
Dawn Editorials —
Critical thinking
— 2025-11-21
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However, there has been scepticism expressed by politicians and civil society regarding Pakistan`s potential role, with the concern that this country should not be seen as an accessory to Israeli occupation.
Dawn Editorials —
Troops for Gaza
— 2025-10-31
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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