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questioningly

 

[ ˈkwɛs.tʃən.ɪŋ.li ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

in a questioning manner

In a way that shows that someone is not certain about something and is asking for more information or clarification.

Examples of usage

  • She looked at him questioningly, unsure of what to say.
  • The dog tilted its head questioningly, as if wondering what was going on.
Context #2 | Adjective

showing doubt or confusion

Expressing or showing doubt, confusion, or uncertainty about something.

Examples of usage

  • Her questioningly expression indicated that she was not convinced.
  • He gave her a questioningly look, waiting for an explanation.

Translations

Translations of the word "questioningly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 questionavelmente

🇮🇳 सवालिया ढंग से

🇩🇪 fragend

🇮🇩 dengan bertanya

🇺🇦 запитливо

🇵🇱 pytająco

🇯🇵 疑問を持って

🇫🇷 questionnement

🇪🇸 cuestionablemente

🇹🇷 sorgulayıcı bir şekilde

🇰🇷 질문하듯이

🇸🇦 بشكل تساؤلي

🇨🇿 tázavě

🇸🇰 otázne

🇨🇳 疑问地

🇸🇮 vprašujoče

🇮🇸 spyrjandi

🇰🇿 сұраулы түрде

🇬🇪 კითხვის ნიშნით

🇦🇿 sorğulayıcı şəkildə

🇲🇽 cuestionablemente

Etymology

The word 'questioningly' is derived from the verb 'question', which originated from the Latin word 'quaestionare', meaning 'to ask'. Over time, the adverb form 'questioningly' developed to describe actions or expressions that convey uncertainty or a seeking of information.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,227, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.