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Definition of Questioning
1. Adjective. Perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know). "He had a quizzical expression"
2. Noun. A request for information.
Exact synonyms: Inquiring
Generic synonyms: Asking, Request
Specialized synonyms: Challenge, Enquiry, Inquiry, Interrogation, Query, Question, Examination, Interrogation, Interrogatory
Derivative terms: Inquire, Inquire, Question, Question
Generic synonyms: Asking, Request
Specialized synonyms: Challenge, Enquiry, Inquiry, Interrogation, Query, Question, Examination, Interrogation, Interrogatory
Derivative terms: Inquire, Inquire, Question, Question
3. Adjective. Marked by or given to doubt. "A skeptical listener"
Exact synonyms: Doubting, Sceptical, Skeptical
Similar to: Distrustful
Derivative terms: Sceptic, Scepticism, Skeptic, Skepticism, Skepticism
Similar to: Distrustful
Derivative terms: Sceptic, Scepticism, Skeptic, Skepticism, Skepticism
4. Adjective. Showing curiosity. "Raised a speculative eyebrow"
Exact synonyms: Inquisitive, Speculative, Wondering
Similar to: Curious
Derivative terms: Inquire, Inquisitiveness, Speculate
Similar to: Curious
Derivative terms: Inquire, Inquisitiveness, Speculate
Definition of Questioning
1. Noun. The action of asking questions; a survey; an inquiry. ¹
2. Noun. The act of challenging, wondering and doubting. ¹
3. Adjective. Characterized by questions, inquisitiveness, doubt or wonder. ¹
4. Verb. (present participle of question) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Questioning
1. question [v] - See also: question
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