English Explanatory Dictionary

questioning

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The action of asking questions; a survey; an inquiry.
  2. The act of challenging, wondering, and doubting.
  3. Interrogation.
adj
  1. Characterized by questions, inquisitiveness, doubt, or wonder; quizzical.
  2. Unsure of one's sexual orientation or gender identity.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of question

Pronunciation

/ˈkwɛs.t͡ʃə.nɪŋ/ /ˈkwɛs.tjə.nɪŋ/ /ˈkwɛʃ.t͡ʃə.nɪŋ/ /ˈkwɛʃ.tə.nɪŋ/ en-us-questioning.ogg /ˈkwɛs.t͡ʃɛ.nɪŋ/ /ˈkwɛʃ.(t͡ʃ)ɛ.nɪŋ/

Word forms

questioning questionings more questioning most questioning

Etymology

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

Derived words

cross-questioning line of questioning self-questioning nonquestioning questioningly unquestioning
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