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questioningShowing doubt or uncertainty about something; having an inquiring or skeptical attitude.

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: Showing doubt or uncertainty about something; having an inquiring or skeptical attitude.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/

Korean meaning: 의문을 품는, 탐구하는

Korean pronunciation: 퀘스처닝 (강세: 퀘스)

Example Sentences

  • My mom's questioning expression when I said I was 'studying' at my friend's house was scarier than any horror movie.
  • The student's constant questioning in class showed her genuine interest in learning.
  • His questioning of the company's ethics led to important policy changes.

questioning

ADJECTIVE

//ˈkwestʃənɪŋ//

Showing doubt or uncertainty about something; having an inquiring or skeptical attitude.

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💡 Concept

Showing doubt or uncertainty about something; having an inquiring or skeptical attitude.

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questioning rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Her questioning leads to a reckoning, as shadows keep beckoning!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

Rootquestion
Suffix--ing

Origin

From Latin 'quaestionem' meaning 'a seeking or inquiry,' which comes from the verb 'quaerere' meaning 'to seek or ask.' The word entered English through Old French 'question.'

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🎵Rhyme

requestingsuggestingprotesting

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom's questioning expression when I said I was 'studying' at my friend's house was scarier than any horror movie.

The student's constant questioning in class showed her genuine interest in learning.

His questioning of the company's ethics led to important policy changes.

😄 Fun example

After three hours of questioning, the witness finally revealed the truth about the missing pizza.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

inquiringskepticalcuriousprobinginquisitive

Antonyms

acceptingtrusting