Questioning and Suspecting

Questioning

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

Suspecting and questioning are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Suspecting" instead an adjective "Questioning".

Suspecting

Suspecting adjective - Inclined to doubt or question claims.
Usage example: suspecting dieters probably wouldn't fall for a weight-loss plan that claims you can eat as much as you want

Questioning and suspecting are semantically related. You can use "Questioning" instead an adjective "Suspecting".

Nearby Words: suspect, suspected
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