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
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?
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Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 30 May 2025
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
Republicans remain eager to criticize anything short of unquestioning support for Israel from the Biden administration.
—Tracy Wilkinsonstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2022
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Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 30 May 2025
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
Republicans remain eager to criticize anything short of unquestioning support for Israel from the Biden administration.
—Tracy Wilkinsonstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unquestioning
Adjective
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News of the audience was met with consternation among some conservatives who had criticized Francis’ outreach and had hoped Leo would be less accepting.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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Provost Jenny Martinez is vastly more accepting of athletics than her predecessor, Persis Drell, who might have done more to undermine football than anyone else on campus.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In fact, while vision isn’t their strongest sense, dogs may even be able to see certain aspects of a TV show.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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Providing fiber for digestion, there’s fresh broccoli along with antioxidants to help reduce the risk of certain cancers.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Stankonia collaborators remember Outkast feeling confident during recording sessions for their fourth studio album, which has been lauded for bringing the Dirty South hip-hop sensibility to such genres as funk, gospel and psychedelia.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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But the Cardinals' legend is confident that the underdog can come out on top.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The non-believing partner may start to emotionally withdraw from the other, purely out of self-preservation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Jane’s voice shifts from that of a naïve girl to that of a capable young woman as Laser traces her path out of the wilderness.—
AudioFile Magazine
September 30,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
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His hesitation has been seen publicly as naïve and risky, eroding faith in the monarchy.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Unquestioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unquestioning. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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