Unquestioning

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Pronunciation: /ʌnˈkwɛstʃənɪŋ/

Definitions of unquestioning

adjective not inclined to question or dispute; obedient or compliant

Example Sentences

A1 She followed her teacher's instructions unquestioningly.

A2 The villagers were unquestioning in their loyalty to the king.

B1 The cult leader demanded unquestioning obedience from his followers.

B2 The soldier carried out orders unquestioningly, without hesitation.

C1 The journalist's unquestioning acceptance of the government's statements raised concerns.

C2 The professor's unquestioning belief in his own theories hindered his ability to consider alternative perspectives.

adverb in an unquestioning manner

Example Sentences

A1 She followed her teacher's instructions unquestioningly.

A2 The villagers believed the old myths unquestioningly.

B1 The cult members followed their leader unquestioningly.

B2 The soldiers carried out orders unquestioningly.

C1 The politician's supporters followed his directives unquestioningly.

C2 The religious followers accepted the doctrine unquestioningly.

Examples of unquestioning in a Sentence

formal The soldiers followed orders unquestioningly, showing great loyalty to their commander.

informal She unquestioningly believed everything he told her, even when it seemed too good to be true.

slang I can't believe he unquestioningly went along with that ridiculous plan.

figurative The cult members followed their leader unquestioningly, never questioning his motives or decisions.

Grammatical Forms of unquestioning

past tense

unquestioned

plural

unquestionings

comparative

more unquestioning

superlative

most unquestioning

present tense

unquestioning

future tense

will unquestioning

perfect tense

have unquestioning

continuous tense

is unquestioning

singular

unquestioning

positive degree

unquestioning

infinitive

to unquestioning

gerund

unquestioning

participle

unquestioning

Origin and Evolution of unquestioning

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Old French/Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'unquestioning' originates from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'questioning', which comes from the Old French word 'question' and the Latin word 'quaestio'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who does not question or doubt, the word 'unquestioning' has evolved to also connote blind obedience or acceptance without critical thinking.