View synonyms for questioning

questioning

[ kwes-chuh-ning ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

indicating or implying a question:
a questioning tone in her voice.
characterized by or indicating intellectual curiosity; inquiring:
an alert and questioning mind.

questioning

/ ˈkwɛstʃənɪŋ /

proceeding from or characterized by a feeling of doubt or uncertainty
enthusiastic or eager for philosophical or other investigations; intellectually stimulated
an alert and questioning mind

First recorded in 1795–1805; question + -ing ², -ing ¹

The FBI raided his home in 2000 with an affidavit questioning his use of $200,000 from his white supremacist fundraising.

But, growing up, he had never ascribed to any kind of religion, always doubting and questioning it.

Another step is to require a lawyer or advocate present during questioning of people with ID.

Last year, the LDP accused news organizations questioning the Secrets Act of breaking the law.

This behaviorally specific questioning method generally results in higher incidence rates than the ones used in the BJS report.

By questioning, Lawrence found all of these parties had orders to join Porter at or near Paris.

Aunt Ri was a privileged character, but her logical method of questioning was inconvenient.

Eyes exchanged quick, anxious glances, questioning, expressive of dismay.

The agent's eyes were questioning Plenty Buffalo before the police chief had more than entered the doorway.

"Yes, I have done pretty well," he said in reply to Varney's questioning gaze.

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