questioning

The word “questioning” has 3 syllables: ques-tion-ing.

It's pronounced as /ˈkwɛs.tʃə.nɪŋ/.

What is synonym and antonym for questioning?

In the thesaurus, “questioning” has 27 synonyms and 36 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for questioning along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for questioning

asking
attentiveness
careful
cautious
challenging
concern
considering
contemplating
contesting
debating
disputing
doubting
entertaining
examination
examining
exploring
inquiry
interrogating
interrogation
pondering
prying
quizzing
skeptical
studying
suspicious
weighing
wonderment

Antonyms for questioning

accepting
answering
believing
certain
confident
credulous
defending
disregard
disregarding
embracing
green
gullible
ignoring
incuriosity
incuriousness
indifference
ingenuous
innocent
naive
overlooking
positive
replying
responding
simple
simpleminded
supporting
sure
swallowing
trustful
trusting
unconcern
uncritical
unknowing
unquestioning
unsophisticated
wide-eyed

Meanings of questioning

verb

To ask questions about; to interrogate; to enquire for information.
To raise doubts about; have doubts about.
To argue; to converse; to dispute.

noun

The action of asking questions; a survey; an inquiry.
The act of challenging, wondering and doubting.
Interrogation.

adjective

Characterized by questions, inquisitiveness, doubt or wonder.

Example Sentences

The detective's questioning of the witness revealed crucial information about the crime.
During the job interview, the interviewer's questioning focused on the candidate's problem-solving skills.
The teacher encouraged questioning in the classroom to promote critical thinking among students.
His constant questioning of authority earned him a reputation as a rebellious thinker.
The therapist's gentle questioning helped the patient explore their feelings and experiences more deeply.

On this page you'll find 63 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to questioning, such as: accepting, answering, asking, attentiveness, believing, careful, cautious.

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