questioning

• Que muestra curiosidad o duda mediante preguntas, o que expresa una actitud de escepticismo o indagación.

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.

   Interrogativo, dubitativo

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscuriousdoubtingdubiousinquisitivesuspiciousuncertainwondering

   Antónimoscertainconfidentsuretrusting

2. Inquiring or seeking informationB2formal

   Involved in asking questions or investigating.

   que pregunta, indagador

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

   Sinónimoscuriousinquiringinquisitiveinterrogativeinvestigativeprobingquizzicalsearching

   Antónimosinformingtellingunquestioning

• Sustantivo 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.

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.

   Interrogatorio / acto de preguntar

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

   Sinónimoscross-examinationexaminationgrillinginquiryinquisitioninterrogationprobing

   Antónimosreplyresponse

2. Interrogation or examinationB2formal

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

   Interrogatorio

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

   Sinónimoscross-examinationexaminationgrillinginquestinquiryinterrogationprobing

   Antónimosanswerreplyresponse

3. State of doubt or skepticismB2formal

   The act of expressing doubt or challenging beliefs or ideas.

   Cuestionamiento, duda

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdisbeliefdistrustdoubtincredulitymisgivingskepticismsuspicionuncertainty

   Antónimosacceptancebeliefcertaintyconfidenceconvictiontrust

• Verbo que significa preguntar o interrogar a alguien para obtener información, y también expresar duda o poner en cuestión algo.

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.

   Preguntar para obtener información

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

   Sinónimosaskcross examineexamineinquireinterrogateprobequeryquizsound out

   Antónimosanswer

2. B1formal

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

   cuestionar, poner en duda

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

   Sinónimoschallengecontestdisputedistrustdoubtimpugnmistrustquerysuspect

   Antónimosacceptaffirmbelieveconfirmtrust