Added 9 October 2026
questioning
/ˈkwɛs.t͡ʃə.nɪŋ/ noun
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about questioning at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- The action of asking questions; a survey; an inquiry.
- The act of challenging, wondering, and doubting.
- Interrogation.
adjective
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Characterized by questions, inquisitiveness, doubt, or wonder; quizzical.
Why do you have a questioning look? Are you puzzled about something?
- Unsure of one's sexual orientation or gender identity.
verb
- present participle and gerund of question
Origin
From question + -ing (noun via Middle English questionyng).
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