Questioning — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Questioning
Questioning (noun)
- the activity or process of asking questions; often, judicial interrogation
Questioning (adjective)
- expressing or implying a question
- inclined to ask questions or seek information, inquisitive
- uncertain about or engaged in exploring one's own sexual or gender identity
Questioning (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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inclined to doubt or question claims
"a naturally questioning person, she demands rock-solid proof before she believes anything"
Questioning (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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as in inquiry, interrogation
Questioning (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to demand proof of the truth or rightness of
"the teenager openly questioned the authority of the town's police force to impose a curfew on residents under the age of 18"
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to give serious and careful thought to
"question your motives before you file the lawsuit: do you really care about the trees, or are you just trying to harass the neighbors?"
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to have no trust or confidence in
"it was apparent that voters were questioning the President's ability to manage the economy"
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to put a question or questions to
"the press should be allowed to question public officials about any matter of general interest"
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to put a series of questions to
"the police questioned the suspect before deciding that there was insufficient evidence to hold him"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Questioning
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Antonyms & Opposite Words for Questioning
Words with the opposite meaning of Questioning:
Near Antonyms of Questioning
Word Forms of Questioning
Inflections: questionings
Derived words: questioningly (adverb)
Origin & Etymology of Questioning
First known use: 15th century
Words & Phrases Containing Questioning
Frequently Asked Questions about Questioning
What does "Questioning" mean?
"Questioning" means the activity or process of asking questions; often, judicial interrogation. As an a noun, an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: the activity or process of asking questions; often, judicial interrogation. It has 7 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Questioning"?
Other words for "Questioning" include disbelieving, distrustful, doubting, incredulous, mistrustful, negativistic, show-me and skeptical. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Questioning" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Questioning"?
There are 149 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Questioning". Common alternatives include disbelieving, distrustful, doubting, incredulous, mistrustful, negativistic, show-me, skeptical, suspecting and suspicious.
What is the opposite of "Questioning"?
Antonyms of "Questioning" include credulous, gullible, trustful, trusting, uncritical, unquestioning, incuriosity and incuriousness. Near antonyms include green, ingenuous, innocent and naive.
How do you use "Questioning" in a sentence?
Examples of "Questioning" in a sentence: "a naturally questioning person, she demands rock-solid proof before she believes anything"; "the teenager openly questioned the authority of the town's police force to impose a curfew on residents under the age of 18"; "question your motives before you file the lawsuit: do you really care about the trees, or are you just trying to harass the neighbors?".
Is "Questioning" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Questioning" can be used as a noun, an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Questioning"?
"Questioning" is pronounced /ˈkwes-chə-niŋ/ and divided into syllables as ques·tion·ing.
What is the origin of the word "Questioning"?
First known use: 15th century.