UNQUESTIONING Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

unquestioning

adjective

Definition of unquestioning

as in accepting

given completely and without asking questions or expressing doubt I am truly disturbed by her unquestioning acceptance of authority. He demanded unquestioning obedience.

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Recent Examples of unquestioning Having stabilized his ship in orbit around the black hole, Dr Hans Reinhardt (a bizarre, OTT performance from Maximilian Schell) now plans to fly into it, assisted by an unquestioning crew of automatons with a very dark origin story. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 8 Feb. 2026 Her dog panting, unquestioning, always thrilled to see her. — Allegra Goodman, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026 The Israeli leader, according to one of the pastors present at the meeting, expressed alarm at the loss of unquestioning support for Israel among younger Christian Americans, and even suggested that his own website might host Bible classes to reinforce divine endorsement of the Jewish state. — Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025 Her fans’ unquestioning loyalty provides an uncomplicated explanation for why Swift may never need to release another lead single again. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unquestioning

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Adjective

McGarrell loves to see her son have an accepting, accommodating place.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026
That really felt full circle with Shyanne being more accepting.

— Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 20 May 2026

Definition of accepting

Adjective

Because quantum spins can occupy only certain states, researchers must apply a signal at the appropriate frequency to induce a transition.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
Through Truist's Community Homeownership Incentive Program (CHIP), sellers can contribute up to 6% of closing costs in certain geographic areas.

— Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of certain

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If Taipei refrains from crossing the ultimate red line of declaring formal independence, Beijing appears confident in its long-term strategy of integration.

— Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
In short, analysts are confident that music streaming services such as Spotify can enforce strict account policies, raise prices, and still make more money.

— Nick Indge, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of confident

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