question
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2.7
- noun
- /ˈkwɛsʧən/
:
duda
- As discussed below, this calls into question clients' stated reasons for bringing moral support.
- raise questions
- call into question
- unanswered questions
If we are awake, this question may haunt us.
- If we are awake, this question may haunt us.
- Your vocation is an ongoing question, is it not?
- What now is a question you will ask your whole life.
- This certainly raises some questions about value for AMD.
- There was we never stopped to ask the question, is this a good idea?
- Whatever it is, my question is everyone has bad days.
- What is success in this world when those questions come up?
Examples
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So it begs the question, are we the same?
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I have a question about the validity of the experimental results.
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But it turns out this question is impossible to answer.
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Now, of course, the only question left to be decided, is where the police shall find you.
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Let me ask you a question.
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From here on, it was a question of following the timetable... move by move.
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There are also some fundamental issues that call into question the decision to pursue steam power.
Academic text (2011) -
Such studies have brought into question the benefit of the Breast Screening Programme as a whole.
Academic text (2012) -
The question you've been wanting to ask ever since we met.
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There was some question of his resigning on health grounds, but apparently the Holy Father convinced him to continue.
Synonyms
∞
1.6
A feeling of not being sure about something
296
4.0
Not being sure about what will happen or what to do
124
5.1
A feeling of doubt about an idea or claim when there is not enough proof
73
4.8
A feeling of doubt that makes you hesitate to agree
35
8.4
A feeling of doubt or unease about whether you are doing the right thing
27
5.9
A feeling of doubt or worry about whether something will turn out well
2
3.8
A small feeling that something might not be true
2
4.3
Short times when a person feels unsure about a choice or situation
1
6.7
A feeling of doubt and worry about what will happen
1
9.9
A feeling of doubt about whether something is true
1
7.9
A very small feeling that something may not be true
1
4.9
A very small feeling of being unsure about something
1
7.8
A feeling of doubt or not trusting something
A feeling of doubt or low confidence
A feeling of doubt or uncertainty about something
A feeling of not being sure or confident about something
A feeling of not being sure about something
A feeling of not being sure about something
The fact that something may not be true or reliable
The quality of being doubtful about whether something is true
A strong, worrying feeling that you are not sure you can trust someone or something
A quiet feeling of not being sure about something
Antonyms
Idioms
Compounds
How Doubtful
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Question comes from the Latin verb quaerere 'to seek' and is related to quest, a search; when something is 'in question' people are still looking or doubting. So question can mean doubt or uncertainty.