questioning

noun
UK: /ˈkwes.tʃən.ɪŋ/
US: /ˈkwes.tʃən.ɪŋ/

  1. The act of asking questions, often to investigate or express doubt.

    1. The questioning went on for hours, with no real answers found. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her constant questioning of authority made her unpopular at the firm. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

challenging
questioning adjective

  1. Expressing doubt or uncertainty; showing a desire to ask questions.

    1. He gave me a questioning look, unsure of what to do next. [ ] [ ]
    2. The student had a questioning tone as she inquired about the assignment. [ ] [ ]

  2. Involved in or relating to the act of asking questions.

    1. The questioning officer was very polite during the interview. [ ] [ ]
    2. She was part of the questioning panel when candidates were interviewed. [ ] [ ]
questioning verb

  1. Asking questions; expressing doubt or disbelief.

    1. She was questioning his story about the lost keys. [ ] [ ]
    2. He spent hours questioning the evidence presented in the case. [ ] [ ]

  2. To have doubts about something; to challenge or investigate something.

    1. I am questioning whether this is the right choice for me. [ ] [ ]
    2. Experts are questioning the accuracy of data in recent reports. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "questioning" is /ˈkwes.tʃən.ɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈkwes.tʃən.ɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "questioning": challenging.

Example usage of "questioning": "The questioning went on for hours, with no real answers found.". More examples on the page.