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questioningly Synonyms

Another word for questioningly

Choosing another word for questioningly depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that expresses inquiry, curiosity, or a desire for an answer or explanation.

Usage Example

"She raised an eyebrow and looked at the instructor inquiringly after hearing the unexpected announcement."

Strongest
inquiringly
inquisitively
Strong
interrogatively
quizzically
curiously
searchingly

• adverb (Context 2)

In a way that shows doubt, skepticism, or uncertainty about something.

Usage Example

"The committee members glanced at the proposed budget figures doubtfully before asking for an audit."

Strongest
doubtfully
Strong
skeptically
dubiously
uncertainly
suspiciously

Opposites of questioningly

The opposite of questioningly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unquestioningly
trustingly
knowingly
confidently
assuredly
understandingly
acceptingly
See all opposites of questioningly

• Nearby Words

questionably
questioner
questioning
questioningly
questionnaire
quetzalcoatlus
queue

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Questioningly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/questioningly
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