questioning

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; quizzical.

(LGBTQ) Unsure of one's sexual orientation or gender identity.

Roots

quaeroquest- · Latin · seek, ask

Synonyms for questioning

inquiringadj quizzicaladj doubtingadj interrogationn queryingv interrogatoryn quizzingn skepticaladj askingn probingadj interrogativen inquisitorialadj

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