Definitions for questioning
ques·tion·ing

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1. questioning, inquiring(adj)

   a request for information

2. questioning, quizzical(adj)

   perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)

   "he had a quizzical expression"

3. doubting, questioning, skeptical, sceptical(adj)

   marked by or given to doubt

   "a skeptical attitude"; "a skeptical listener"

4. inquisitive, speculative, questioning, wondering(a)(adj)

   showing curiosity

   "if someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive"; "raised a speculative eyebrow"

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1. questioning(Noun)

   The action of asking questions; a survey; an inquiry.

2. questioning(Noun)

   The act of challenging, wondering and doubting.

3. questioning(Adjective)

   Characterized by questions, inquisitiveness, doubt or wonder.

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1. Questioning

   of Question

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1. Questioning

   The questioning of one's gender, sexual identity, sexual orientation, or all three is a process of exploration by people who may be unsure, still exploring, and concerned about applying a social label to themselves for various reasons. The letter "Q" is sometimes added to the end of the acronym LGBT; the "Q" can refer to either queer or questioning. It is even expanded further as LGBTQIA to include intersexuals and asexuals. Many LGBT student groups and literature include questioning in their literature; in the case of gay–straight alliance groups they do so in part so students are not compelled to label themselves or choose a sexual identity. According to the American Psychological Association: "Adolescence can be a period of experimentation, and many youths may question their sexual feelings. Becoming aware of sexual feelings is a normal developmental task of adolescence. Sometimes adolescents have same-sex feelings or experiences that cause confusion about their sexual orientation. This confusion appears to decline over time, with different outcomes for different individuals." Some youths avoid coming out or even acknowledging their sexual orientation because of social stigma. For some youths, acknowledging their lesbian, gay or bisexual identity can bring an end to confusion. Those who receive support can often live satisfying and healthy lives and move through the usual process of adolescent development; those who face bullying, ostracism or other forms of oppression are more likely to be at risk of experiencing suicidal thoughts, and to engage in high-risk activities, such as unprotected sex and alcohol and drug abuse. Questioning youth are at higher risk for victimization, suicidal thoughts, and drug and alcohol abuse even more so than lesbian, gay and bisexual youth, possibly due to marginalization from straight and LGB peers alike.

How to pronounce questioning?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of questioning in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of questioning in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of questioning in a Sentence

1. Richard Milhous Nixon:

   Under the doctrine of separation of powers, the manner in which the president personally exercises his assigned executive powers is not subject to questioning by another branch of government.

2. Gore Vidal:

   The genius of our ruling class is that it has kept a majority of the people from ever questioning the inequity of a system where most people drudge along, paying heavy taxes for which they get nothing in return.

3. Tomasz Tunguz:

   If you're an investor in the pre-IPO market, you're going to start questioning your methodology, the valuation of the public market is ultimately the one that's going to win.

4. Angela Merkel:

   We have had to witness a shifting of borders in Europe, the annexation of Crimea and the questioning of territorial integrity – a core part of Europe's post-war model. The apparent right of whoever is strongest trumped the strength of law, russia has breached and is still breaching international law...neighboring states are suddenly no longer partner countries but spheres of influence.

5. Rochelle Herman:

   He told me that he thought middle school girls were so hot, i was in shock ... I actually was questioning, 'Did I really just hear what I think I heard?' I looked over at my cameraman ... and he was just astounded.

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