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questioning

ques·tion·ing
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kwes-chuh-ning]
    • /ˈkwɛs tʃə nɪŋ/
    • /ˈkwes.tʃə.nɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kwes-chuh-ning]
    • /ˈkwɛs tʃə nɪŋ/

Definitions of questioning word

  • adjective questioning indicating or implying a question: a questioning tone in her voice. 1
  • adjective questioning characterized by or indicating intellectual curiosity; inquiring: an alert and questioning mind. 1
  • noun questioning a sentence in an interrogative form, addressed to someone in order to get information in reply. 1
  • noun questioning a problem for discussion or under discussion; a matter for investigation. 1
  • noun questioning a matter of some uncertainty or difficulty; problem (usually followed by of): It was simply a question of time. 1
  • noun questioning a subject of dispute or controversy. 1
See all 29 definitions of questioning

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Origin of questioning

First appearance:

before 1795
One of the 43% newest English words
First recorded in 1795-1805; question + -ing2, -ing1

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Parts of speech for Questioning

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Questioning

questioning popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for questioning

noun questioning

  • cross-examination — to examine by questions intended to check a previous examination; examine closely or minutely.
  • re-examine — to examine again.
  • interrogation — the act of interrogating; questioning.
  • probe — to search into or examine thoroughly; question closely: to probe one's conscience.
  • review — a form of theatrical entertainment in which recent events, popular fads, etc., are parodied.

adjective questioning

  • interrogative — of, relating to, or conveying a question.
  • inquisitive — given to inquiry, research, or asking questions; eager for knowledge; intellectually curious: an inquisitive mind.
  • inquisitorial — of or relating to an inquisitor or inquisition.
  • curious — eager to learn; inquisitive
  • searching — examining carefully or thoroughly: a searching inspection.
All 23 Synonyms of questioning

Antonyms for questioning

adjective questioning

  • responsive — responding especially readily and sympathetically to appeals, efforts, influences, etc.: a responsive government.
Just one Antonym for questioning

Related words

  • quizzical

    odd, queer, or comical.

  • alleged

    An alleged fact has been stated but has not been proved to be true.

  • blank wall

    an impassable barricade or obstacle; a situation in which further progress is impossible: Attempts to get information by questioning the neighbors ran into a blank wall.

  • brain-picking

    the act of obtaining information or ideas by questioning another person.

  • detainee

    A detainee is someone who is held prisoner by a government because of his or her political views or activities.

  • genderqueer

    relating to or having a gender identity that is other than male or female, is a combination of the two genders, or is on a continuum between the two genders: She identifies as genderqueer.
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