Questioningly: meaning, definitions and examples
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questioningly
[ ˈkwɛs.tʃən.ɪŋ.li ]
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.
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.
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- 29225 suckle
- 29226 pickerel
- 29227 questioningly
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- 29229 trivially
- 29230 incapacitating
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