Definition of Questioning
Noun: questioning kwes-chu-ning
- A request for information
- inquiring
- Perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
"he had a questioning expression";
- quizzical
- Marked by or given to doubt
"a questioning attitude";
- doubting, skeptical [N. Amer], sceptical [Brit, Cdn]
- Showing curiosity
- inquisitive, speculative, wondering
- Challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
"We must question your judgment in this matter";
- oppugn, call into question
- Pose a series of questions to
"The suspect was questioned by the police"; "We questioned the survivor about the details of the explosion";
- interrogate
- Pose a question
- query
- Conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
- interview
- Place in doubt or express doubtful speculation
"I question whether this was the right thing to do";
- wonder
See also:
questioners
questioningly