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Meaning of 'questioning' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Questioning [ p. pr. & vb. n.]
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Meaning of 'questioning' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . questioning [ s]
Meaning (1):
- marked by or given to doubt
Example in sentence:
  • a skeptical attitude;
  • a skeptical listener
Meaning (2):
- perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
Example in sentence:
  • he had a quizzical expression
Meaning (3):
- showing curiosity
Example in sentence:
  • if someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive;
  • raised a speculative eyebrow

Nearby Words:

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