Questioning
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkwɛs.t͡ʃə.nɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Questioning is a noun meaning The action of asking questions; a survey; an inquiry.
Meaning
The action of asking questions; a survey; an inquiry.
More Meanings
- The act of challenging, wondering, and doubting.
- Interrogation.
- Characterized by questions, inquisitiveness, doubt, or wonder; quizzical.
- (LGBTQ) Unsure of one's sexual orientation or gender identity.
- present participle and gerund of question
Example Sentences
Why do you have a questioning look? Are you puzzled about something?
I didn’t know much about medical supplies, so I took the list Docc handed me without much questioning.
We entertain the boy and it becomes more evident that his dad is trans and he is questioning; my coworker keeps frowning about it.
Girls broadly fared worse than boys, and there is “ongoing and extreme distress” among teens who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or questioning (LGBQ+).
Word Forms
- questionings
Synonyms for questioning
Depending on context, synonyms include perplexed, inquisitive, curious, quizzical, distrustful, skeptical.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include inquiring, curious, inquisitive, quizzical, wondering, speculative.
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