Questioning and Simple

Questioning

Questioning adjective - Inclined to doubt or question claims.
Usage example: a naturally questioning person, she demands rock-solid proof before she believes anything

Simple is an antonym for questioning.

Simple

Simple adjective - Free from all additions or embellishment.

Questioning is an antonym for simple.

Both words in one sentence

  • Belle clearly seems to have doubts, immediately questioning the candle about why she's never met him before and accepts his simple answer, so she and Neal go on a trek to accomplish their goal.
  • If the questioning attorney tries to insist on a simple "yes or no" answer, the opposing attorney will usually make the objection "Assumes a fact not in evidence." Unfortunately, the objection doesn't always work.
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