questioning

Etymology

From question + -ing (noun via Middle English questionyng).

noun

1. The action of asking questions; a survey; an inquiry.
   I didn’t know much about medical supplies, so I took the list Docc handed me without much questioning. 2018, Megan DeVos, Anarchy, Orion
2. The act of challenging, wondering, and doubting.
3. Interrogation.

adj

1. Characterized by questions, inquisitiveness, doubt, or wonder.
   Why do you have a questioning look? Are you puzzled about something?
2. (LGBT) Unsure of one's sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
   We entertain the boy and it becomes more evident that his dad is trans and he is questioning; my coworker keeps frowning about it. 4 February 2020, “Transitioning To Some New Protocols”, in Not Always Right, archived from the original on 2021-01-29

verb

1. present participle and gerund of question