questioning
ques·tion·ing
questioning · more questioning · most questioning
скептичний
скептический
skeptisch
Characterized by questions, inquisitiveness, doubt, or wonderCharacterized by questions, inquisitiveness, doubt, or wonder; quizzical.
US/ˈkwɛʃ.tə.nɪŋ/
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable, usually)Characterized by questions, inquisitiveness, doubt, or wonder; quizzical.
Why do you have a questioning look? Are you puzzled about something?
(not comparable, usually)Unsure of one's sexual orientation or gender identity.
More definitions
- perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
- marked by or given to doubt
- showing curiosity
Origin
From question + -ing (noun via Middle English questionyng).From question + -ing (noun via Middle English questionyng).
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Forms
more questioning, most questioning| Comparative | more questioning Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most questioning Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
7 synonymsClose in meaning
- perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know):quizzical
- marked by or given to doubt:doubtingskepticalsceptical
- showing curiosity:inquisitivespeculativewondering
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form