Definition of Questioning in English :

Define Questioning in English

Questioning meaning in English

Meaning of Questioning in English

Pronunciation of Questioning in English

Questioning pronunciation in English

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Questioning

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Noun

1. inquiring, questioning

a request for information

Adjective

2. questioning, quizzical

perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)

Example Sentences:
'he had a quizzical expression'

3. doubting, questioning, sceptical, skeptical

marked by or given to doubt

Example Sentences:
'a skeptical attitude'
'a skeptical listener'

4. inquisitive, questioning, speculative, wondering

showing curiosity

Example Sentences:
'if someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive'
'raised a speculative eyebrow'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Questioning

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adjective
1. 
proceeding from or characterized by a feeling of doubt or uncertainty
2. 
enthusiastic or eager for philosophical or other investigations; intellectually stimulated
an alert and questioning mind

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Questioning

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n.
1.
A sentence, phrase, or gesture that seeks information through a reply.
2.
a. A subject or point that is under discussion or open to controversy: the question of whether a new school should be built.
b. A matter of concern or difficulty; a problem: This is not a question of too little money.
3.
a. A proposition brought up for consideration by an assembly.
b. The act of bringing a proposal to vote.
4. Law An issue in dispute for the resolution of a court.
5. Uncertainty; doubt: There is no question about the validity of the enterprise. Her integrity is beyond question.
v. ques·tioned, ques·tion·ing, ques·tions
v.tr.
1.
a. To ask a question or questions of (someone).
b. To interrogate (a suspect, for example). See Synonyms at ask.
2. To pose a question or questions regarding (something); analyze or examine: researchers questioning which of the methods will work.
3. To express doubt about; dispute: questioned his sincerity; questioned the expense report.
v.intr.
To ask questions.

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