questioning
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/ˈkwɛst͡ʃənɪŋ/
English
Definitions
verb
- To ask questions about; to interrogate; to enquire for information.
- To raise doubts about; have doubts about.
- To argue; to converse; to dispute.
noun
- The action of asking questions; a survey; an inquiry.
- The act of challenging, wondering and doubting.
- Interrogation.
adjective
- Characterized by questions, inquisitiveness, doubt or wonder.“Why do you have a questioning look? Are you puzzled about something?”
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Synonyms
fraininquiringcuriousinquisitivequizzicalwonderingspeculativescepticalskepticaldoubtingdistrustfulperplexedqueryingaskingqueryinterrogateinterrogation