unquestioning

adjective

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

Examples of unquestioning in a Sentence

I am truly disturbed by her unquestioning acceptance of authority.
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Their unquestioning, immovable fealty is frightening. Neil A. Grauer, Baltimore Sun, 20 Feb. 2024 If Trump’s party was no longer delivering wins, then maybe his opponents didn’t need to show him such unquestioning loyalty. Benjamin Wallace-Wells, The New Yorker, 9 Nov. 2023 What is certain is that the behavior of the bully and extra-legal security institution and the unquestioning surrender of the judicial authorities once again show the implementation of selective and tasteful laws. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Feb. 2023 True patriotism is not unquestioning devotion to one’s country. Jemar Tisby, CNN, 22 Nov. 2022 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 16 Nov. 2024.

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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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