questioning

Meaning

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) The action of asking questions; a survey; an inquiry.
2. (countable, uncountable) The act of challenging, wondering, and doubting.
3. (countable, uncountable) Interrogation.

Adj

1. (not-comparable, usually) Characterized by questions, inquisitiveness, doubt, or wonder; quizzical.
2. (not-comparable, usually) Unsure of one's sexual orientation or gender identity.

Verb

present participle and gerund of question

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question

• Noun
• Verb

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Synonyms

interrogation

inquiry

inquiring

investigation

examination

interrogative

inquisitive

interrogatory

quizzical

sceptical

interview

asking

cross-examination

skeptical

doubting

speculative

enquiry

wondering

question

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quiz

survey

inquisitory

point order

assessment

check

curious

disputing

eager for knowledge

enquiring

exam

examining

exploration

hearing

incredulous

interrogating

investigate

pressing

problem

query

questions

skeptic

speculation

Translations

interrogatoire

interrogation

interrogatorio

escéptico

sceptique

cético

dubitatif

Befragung

céptico

sceptical

escèptic

scettico

interrogateur

Verhör

skeptisch

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈkwɛs.t͡ʃə.nɪŋ/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: questionyng

In summary

From question + -ing (noun via Middle English questionyng).