questioning

From question +‎ -ing (noun via Middle English questionyng).

• IPA^(key): /ˈkwɛs.t͡ʃə.nɪŋ/, /ˈkwɛs.tjə.nɪŋ/, /ˈkwɛʃ.t͡ʃə.nɪŋ/
• (US also) IPA^(key): /ˈkwɛʃ.tə.nɪŋ/

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• (Indian English) IPA^(key): /ˈkwɛs.t͡ʃɛ.nɪŋ/, /ˈkwɛʃ.(t͡ʃ)ɛ.nɪŋ/
• Hyphenation: ques‧tion‧ing

questioning (countable and uncountable, plural questionings)

1. The action of asking questions; a survey; an inquiry.
   • 2018, Megan DeVos, Anarchy, Orion, →ISBN:

     I didn’t know much about medical supplies, so I took the list Docc handed me without much questioning.

2. The act of challenging, wondering, and doubting.
3. Interrogation.

questioning (not generally comparable, comparative more questioning, superlative most questioning)

1. Characterized by questions, inquisitiveness, doubt, or wonder.

   Why do you have a questioning look? Are you puzzled about something?

2. (LGBT) Unsure of one's sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
   • 2020 February 4, “Transitioning To Some New Protocols”, in Not Always Right‎, archived from the original on 29 January 2021:

     We entertain the boy and it becomes more evident that his dad is trans and he is questioning; my coworker keeps frowning about it.

questioning

1. present participle and gerund of question