questioning
indicating or implying a question: a questioning tone in her voice.
characterized by or indicating intellectual curiosity; inquiring: an alert and questioning mind.
an inquiry or interrogation.
Origin of questioning
1Other words from questioning
- ques·tion·ing·ly, adverb
- half-ques·tion·ing, adjective
- half-ques·tion·ing·ly, adverb
- un·ques·tion·ing, adjective
Words Nearby questioning
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How to use questioning in a sentence
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.
How the U.S. Justice System Screws Prisoners with Disabilities | Elizabeth Picciuto | December 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTLast 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.
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By questioning, Lawrence found all of these parties had orders to join Porter at or near Paris.
The Courier of the Ozarks | Byron A. DunnAunt Ri was a privileged character, but her logical method of questioning was inconvenient.
Ramona | Helen Hunt JacksonEyes exchanged quick, anxious glances, questioning, expressive of dismay.
Three More John Silence Stories | Algernon BlackwoodThe agent's eyes were questioning Plenty Buffalo before the police chief had more than entered the doorway.
Mystery Ranch | Arthur Chapman"Yes, I have done pretty well," he said in reply to Varney's questioning gaze.
The Weight of the Crown | Fred M. White
British Dictionary definitions for 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
Derived forms of questioning
- questioningly, adverb
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