Pronunciation: /ˈkwɛs.tʃənɪŋ/
verb the act of asking or inquiring about something
A1 She is questioning the teacher about the homework.
A2 The detective spent hours questioning the suspect.
B1 The journalist was questioning the politician's motives during the interview.
B2 The scientist is questioning the validity of the research findings.
C1 The philosopher spent his life questioning the nature of reality.
C2 The lawyer is skilled at questioning witnesses in court.
adjective doubtful or inquisitive in nature
A1 She looked at him with a questioning expression.
A2 The teacher asked a questioning tone to the students.
B1 The detective continued questioning the suspect for hours.
B2 The lawyer used a questioning strategy to undermine the witness's testimony.
C1 The scientist approached the new theory with a critical and questioning mindset.
C2 The philosopher's work is known for its deep and questioning exploration of existential themes.
formal The detective continued questioning the suspect in the interrogation room.
informal She kept questioning him about where he was last night.
slang Stop questioning everything I do, just trust me for once!
figurative The artist's abstract painting left viewers questioning the meaning behind each brushstroke.
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