unquestioning

adjective

un·​ques·​tion·​ing ˌən-ˈkwes-chə-niŋ How to pronounce unquestioning (audio)
-ˈkwesh-
Synonyms of unquestioningnext
: not questioning : not expressing or marked by doubt or hesitation
unquestioning obedience
unquestioning loyalty
unquestioningly
ˌən-ˈkwes-chə-niŋ-lē How to pronounce unquestioning (audio)
-ˈkwesh-
adverb

Examples of unquestioning in a Sentence

I am truly disturbed by her unquestioning acceptance of authority.
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Her dog panting, unquestioning, always thrilled to see her. — Allegra Goodman, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026 At the same time the unquestioning Free Palestine refrain that surrounds us all does not answer the simple question of why the hostages have still not all been returned? — Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 30 May 2025 Unabashed, unquestioning loyalty is not. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026 By the end of the film, the world — from government powers to common citizens — comes together with unquestioning alacrity to help build teleportation devices in an effort to save the Earth by relocating it. — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unquestioning

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unquestioning was in 1697

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“Unquestioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unquestioning. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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unquestioning

adjective
un·​ques·​tion·​ing ˌən-ˈkwəs-chə-niŋ How to pronounce unquestioning (audio)
-ˈkwesh-, 
ˈən-
: not questioning : accepting without thinking or doubting
unquestioning obedience
unquestioningly adverb

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