questioning

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

ruОписывающий человека или выражение, которое проявляет любопытство или сомнение путём задавания вопросов.esQue muestra curiosidad o duda mediante preguntas, o que expresa una actitud de escepticismo o indagación.frQualifie une personne ou une expression qui manifeste de la curiosité, du doute ou de l'incrédulité en posant des questions, ou qui remet en question quelque chose.deBeschreibt 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.ptQue faz perguntas ou demonstra curiosidade, dúvida ou desconfiança por meio de questionamentos.zh形容一个人或表情表现出好奇、疑问或怀疑，常通过提问来体现。arوصف لشخص أو تعبير يُظهر فضولًا أو شكًا من خلال طرح الأسئلة. يُستخدم أيضًا للدلالة على الاستفهام أو التشكيك.

1. Showing doubt or curiosity B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruДопрашивающийesInterrogativo, dubitativofrinterrogateurdefragendptQuestionadorzh质疑的arمُتَسَائِل

   Sinónimos: curiousdoubtingdubiousinquisitivesuspiciousuncertainwondering

   Antónimos: certainconfidentsuretrusting

2. Inquiring or seeking information B2 formal

   Involved in asking questions or investigating.

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

   ruДопрашивающийesque pregunta, indagadorfrqui cherche à savoirdeFragendptIndagadorzh质疑的arمُسْتَفْهِم

   Sinónimos: curiousinquiringinquisitiveinterrogativeinvestigativeprobingquizzicalsearching

   Antónimos: informingtellingunquestioning

• more questioning comparative form
• most questioning superlative form

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее процесс или действие задавания вопросов, часто для получения информации или расследования.esSustantivo que denota el proceso o acto de hacer preguntas, a menudo para obtener información o llevar a cabo una investigación; también puede referirse al conjunto de preguntas formuladas o al estado de duda o indagación.frNom désignant le processus ou l'action de poser des questions, souvent pour obtenir des informations ou mener une enquête.deSubstantiv, das den Vorgang oder die Handlung des Fragens bezeichnet, oft um Informationen zu erhalten oder etwas zu untersuchen.ptSubstantivo que designa o ato ou processo de fazer perguntas, frequentemente para obter informações, esclarecimentos ou realizar uma investigação.zh表示提问、询问的过程或行为，通常用于获取信息或进行调查；也指质疑、盘问。arاسم يدل على عملية طرح الأسئلة أو الاستجواب، غالبًا للحصول على معلومات أو للتحقيق والاستقصاء.

1. Act of asking questions B1 formal

   The process or activity of asking questions to obtain information.

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

   ruЗадавание вопросовesInterrogatorio / acto de preguntarfraction de questionnerdeFragestellungptQuestionamentozh提问arطرح الأسئلة

   Sinónimos: cross-examinationexaminationgrillinginquiryinquisitioninterrogationprobing

   Antónimos: replyresponse

2. Interrogation or examination B2 formal

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

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

   ruДопросesInterrogatoriofrInterrogatoiredeVernehmungptInterrogatóriozh审讯arاستجواب

   Sinónimos: cross-examinationexaminationgrillinginquestinquiryinterrogationprobing

   Antónimos: answerreplyresponse

3. State of doubt or skepticism B2 formal

   The act of expressing doubt or challenging beliefs or ideas.

   • 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.

   ruСомнениеesCuestionamiento, dudafrremise en questiondeInfragestellungptQuestionamentozh质疑arالتشكيك

   Sinónimos: disbeliefdistrustdoubtincredulitymisgivingskepticismsuspicionuncertainty

   Antónimos: acceptancebeliefcertaintyconfidenceconvictiontrust

• questionings plural form
• questionings' possessive plural form
• questioning's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, обозначающий действие спрашивать информацию, задавая вопрос или выражая сомнение.esVerbo que significa preguntar o interrogar a alguien para obtener información, y también expresar duda o poner en cuestión algo.frVerbe signifiant demander une information en posant une question, ou exprimer un doute, mettre en cause.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, Informationen zu erfragen, indem man eine Frage stellt, oder Zweifel bzw. Bedenken auszudrücken.ptVerbo que indica o ato de pedir informação, fazendo uma pergunta, ou de expressar dúvida sobre algo.zh动词，表示询问信息、提出问题，或表示对某事怀疑、质疑。arفعل يدل على طلب المعلومات بالسؤال، أو التشكيك في أمر ما وإبداء الشك فيه.

1. Ask for information A1 formal

   To ask someone for information by speaking or writing.

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

   ruСпрашиватьesPreguntar para obtener informaciónfrInterroger, poser une questiondeFragenptPerguntarzh询问arيَسْأَل

   Sinónimos: askcross examineexamineinquireinterrogateprobequeryquizsound out

   Antónimos: answer

2. Express doubt B1 formal

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

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

   ruВыражать сомнениеescuestionar, poner en dudafrremettre en questiondeZweifel ausdrückenptExpressar dúvidazh表示怀疑arالتشكيك في الأمر

   Sinónimos: challengecontestdisputedistrustdoubtimpugnmistrustquerysuspect

   Antónimos: acceptaffirmbelieveconfirmtrust

• questioned past participle
• questioned past simple
• questioning present participle
• questions third person singular