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questioning

 

[ หˆkwษ›s.tสƒษ™nษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

inquiry

The act of asking questions or expressing doubt. It is a natural human behavior to engage in questioning to seek understanding or clarification.

Synonyms

doubt, inquiry, interrogation

Examples of usage

  • His constant questioning of authority figures led to his reputation as a rebel.
  • Questioning the status quo can lead to positive change in society.
Context #2 | Noun

doubt

A feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction. Questioning can often arise from a place of doubt or skepticism.

Synonyms

skepticism, suspicion, uncertainty

Examples of usage

  • Her questioning of his motives stemmed from a deep sense of doubt.
  • The constant questioning in her mind made her hesitant to make decisions.
Context #3 | Verb

doubting

To express disbelief or uncertainty about something. Questioning can also refer to the act of challenging or probing for more information.

Synonyms

challenge, doubt, probe

Examples of usage

  • She kept questioning the validity of his statements.
  • Questioning the evidence presented, the lawyer sought further clarification.

Translations

Translations of the word "questioning" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น interrogatรณrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคตเคพเคฒ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Befragung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pertanyaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะฟะธั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przesล‚uchanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ณชๅ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท interrogatoire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ interrogatorio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sorgulama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์งˆ๋ฌธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุณุชุฌูˆุงุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรฝslech

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรฝslech

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ดจ็–‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zasliลกevanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ yfirheyrsla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฑั€ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ™แƒ˜แƒ—แƒฎแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sorฤŸu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ interrogatorio

Etymology

The word 'questioning' has its origins in the Middle English period, derived from the Old French word 'question'. It has been used in various forms throughout history to signify the act of asking, doubting, or challenging. The concept of questioning has been fundamental to critical thinking and intellectual inquiry, shaping the way we seek knowledge and understanding.

See also: questionability, questionable, questionableness, questionably, questioner, questioningly, questionnaire, unquestionable, unquestionably, unquestioned.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,394 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.