questioningとは意味・読み方・使い方

発音

• IPA^(key): /ˈkwɛs.t͡ʃə.nɪŋ/, /ˈkwɛs.tjə.nɪŋ/, /ˈkwɛʃ.t͡ʃə.nɪŋ/
• (米国発音 also) IPA^(key): /ˈkwɛʃ.tə.nɪŋ/
• (Indian English) IPA^(key): /ˈkwɛs.t͡ʃɛ.nɪŋ/, /ˈkwɛʃ.(t͡ʃ)ɛ.nɪŋ/
• ハイフネーション: ques‧tion‧ing

名詞

questioning (複数形 questionings)

1. The action of asking questions; a survey; an inquiry.
2. The act of challenging, wondering and doubting.
3. Interrogation.

派生語

• line of questioning

形容詞

questioning (not generally comparable, comparative more questioning, superlative most questioning)

1. Characterized by questions, inquisitiveness, doubt or wonder.

   Why do you have a questioning look? Are you puzzled about something?

2. (LGBT) Unsure of one's sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
   • 2020 February 4, “Transitioning To Some New Protocols”, in Not Always Right‎^[1], archived from the original on 29 January 2021, retrieved 28 January 2021:

     We entertain the boy and it becomes more evident that his dad is trans and he is questioning; my coworker keeps frowning about it.