ques·tion

(kwĕs′chən)

A sentence, phrase, or gesture that seeks information through a reply.

a. A subject or point that is under discussion or open to controversy: the question of whether a new school should be built.

b. A matter of concern or difficulty; a problem: This is not a question of too little money.

a. A proposition brought up for consideration by an assembly.

b. The act of bringing a proposal to vote.

4. Law An issue in dispute for the resolution of a court.

5. Uncertainty; doubt: There is no question about the validity of the enterprise. Her integrity is beyond question.

v. ques·tioned, ques·tion·ing, ques·tions

v.tr.

a. To ask a question or questions of (someone).

b. To interrogate (a suspect, for example). See Synonyms at ask.

2. To pose a question or questions regarding (something); analyze or examine: researchers questioning which of the methods will work.

3. To express doubt about; dispute: questioned his sincerity; questioned the expense report.

v.intr.

To ask questions.

Idioms:

in question

Under consideration or discussion.

out of the question

Not worth considering because of being too difficult or impossible: Starting over is out of the question.

[Middle English, from Old French, legal inquiry, from Latin quaestiō, quaestiōn-, from *quaestus, obsolete past participle of quaerere, to ask, seek.]

ques′tion·er n.

ques′tion·ing·ly adv.

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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Adv.	1.	questioningly - in a curious and questioning manner; "they turned their heads questioningly, as if awaiting further instructions" wonderingly
	2.	questioningly - in a quizzical and questioning manner; "they looked quizzically at the doctor" quizzically

questioningly

adverb

With skepticism:

askance, doubtfully, dubiously, skeptically.

Idiom: with a grain of salt.

Translations

questioningly

[ˈkwestʃənɪŋlɪ] ADV → de manera inquisitiva or inquisidora

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questioningly

[ˈkwɛstʃənɪŋli] adv [look, glance] → d'un air interrogateur
Brenda looked questioningly at Daniel → Brenda regarda Daniel d'un air interrogateur.question mark n

(punctuation) → point m d'interrogation

(= doubt) there is a question mark over ... → il y a une incertitude quant à ...
There are bound to be question marks over his future → Il y aura forcément des incertitudes quant à son avenir.
There is a question mark hanging over his future → L'incertitude plane sur son avenir.
there is a question mark over whether ... → on ne sait pas si ...

questioningly

adv → fragend

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