questioning

• Beschreibt eine Person oder einen Ausdruck, die bzw. der Neugier oder Zweifel durch das Stellen von Fragen zeigt; auch einen fragenden, prüfenden oder forschenden Blick oder Ton.

Describing a person or expression that shows curiosity or doubt by asking questions.

1. Showing doubt or curiosityB1formal

   Expressing doubt, uncertainty, or a desire to know more about something.

   fragend

   • She gave him a questioning look when he arrived late.
   • His questioning tone suggested he didn't believe the story.
   • The child had a questioning expression on his face.

   Synonymecuriousdoubtingdubiousinquisitivesuspiciousuncertainwondering

   Antonymecertainconfidentsuretrusting

2. Inquiring or seeking informationB2formal

   Involved in asking questions or investigating.

   Fragend

   • The detective used a questioning approach during the interview.
   • Her questioning manner made everyone uncomfortable.
   • He adopted a questioning attitude toward authority.

   Synonymecuriousinquiringinquisitiveinterrogativeinvestigativeprobingquizzicalsearching

   Antonymeinformingtellingunquestioning

• Substantiv, das den Vorgang oder die Handlung des Fragens bezeichnet, oft um Informationen zu erhalten oder etwas zu untersuchen.

A noun referring to the act or process of asking questions, often to obtain information or investigate something.

1. Act of asking questionsB1formal

   The process or activity of asking questions to obtain information.

   Fragestellung

   • The teacher's questioning helped students think critically.
   • During the questioning, he revealed important details.
   • The interview involved intense questioning about her experience.

   Synonymecross-examinationexaminationgrillinginquiryinquisitioninterrogationprobing

   Antonymereplyresponse

2. Interrogation or examinationB2formal

   A formal process of questioning someone, often by police or authorities.

   Vernehmung

   • The suspect underwent hours of police questioning.
   • The lawyer prepared for the witness questioning.
   • Questioning by authorities lasted the entire afternoon.

   Synonymecross-examinationexaminationgrillinginquestinquiryinterrogationprobing

   Antonymeanswerreplyresponse

3. State of doubt or skepticismB2formal

   The act of expressing doubt or challenging beliefs or ideas.

   Infragestellung

   • His questioning of the theory sparked a debate.
   • There was much questioning of the government's decision.
   • The article raised serious questioning about the study's validity.

   Synonymedisbeliefdistrustdoubtincredulitymisgivingskepticismsuspicionuncertainty

   Antonymeacceptancebeliefcertaintyconfidenceconvictiontrust

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, Informationen zu erfragen, indem man eine Frage stellt, oder Zweifel bzw. Bedenken auszudrücken.

A verb used to express the act of asking for information by posing a question or expressing doubt.

1. Ask for informationA1formal

   To ask someone for information by speaking or writing.

   Fragen

   • She questioned him about his plans for the weekend.
   • The teacher questioned the students on the lesson.
   • Police questioned the witness for hours.

   Synonymeaskcross examineexamineinquireinterrogateprobequeryquizsound out

   Antonymeanswer

2. B1formal

   To have or express doubt about something; to challenge the truth or validity.

   Zweifel ausdrücken

   • I question the accuracy of that report.
   • Many people question whether the policy will work.
   • He questioned the need for such a large expense.

   Synonymechallengecontestdisputedistrustdoubtimpugnmistrustquerysuspect

   Antonymeacceptaffirmbelieveconfirmtrust