questioning

Synonyms

• inquiringgiven to inquiry; a request for information

• "he had a quizzical expression"

Synonyms

• quizzicalplayfully vexing (especially by ridicule); perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)

• "a skeptical attitude"
• "a skeptical listener"

Synonyms

• doubtingmarked by or given to doubt
• skepticaldenying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion; marked by or given to doubt
• scepticalmarked by or given to doubt; denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion

• "if someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive"
• "raised a speculative eyebrow"

Synonyms

• inquisitiveshowing curiosity; inquiring or appearing to inquire
• speculativenot financially safe or secure; not based on fact or investigation; showing curiosity
• wondering(a)