questioning

== English == === Etymology === From question +‎ -ing (noun via Middle English questionyng). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈkwɛs.t͡ʃə.nɪŋ/, /ˈkwɛs.tjə.nɪŋ/, /ˈkwɛʃ.t͡ʃə.nɪŋ/ (US also) IPA(key): /ˈkwɛʃ.tə.nɪŋ/ Hyphenation: ques‧tion‧ing === Noun === questioning (countable and uncountable, plural questionings) The action of asking questions; a survey; an inquiry. The act of challenging, wondering, and doubting. Interrogation. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Adjective === questioning (not generally comparable, comparative more questioning, superlative most questioning) Characterized by questions, inquisitiveness, doubt, or wonder; quizzical. (LGBTQ) Unsure of one's sexual orientation or gender identity. ==== Derived terms ==== === Verb === questioning present participle and gerund of question