unquestioning
|un-ques-tion-ing|
C1
/ʌnˈkwɛstʃənɪŋ/
accepting without doubt
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unquestioning' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'questioning', which comes from the Latin 'quaestionem', meaning 'a seeking, inquiry'.
Historical Evolution
'questioning' evolved from the Old French 'question', which was derived from the Latin 'quaestionem'. The prefix 'un-' was added in English to form 'unquestioning'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'questioning' meant 'a seeking or inquiry', but with the prefix 'un-', it evolved to mean 'not doubting or questioning'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not doubting or questioning; accepting something without hesitation or skepticism.
She had an unquestioning belief in his abilities.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39