Definition

Adjective: 1. Being without doubt or reserve; accepting something completely without questioning or hesitation: Describes a state of complete acceptance or belief, often implying a lack of critical thought or inquiry. 2. Implicit; absolute: Describes trust, faith, or obedience that is total and not based on evidence or questioning. 3. Not inclined to ask questions; uncritical: Describes a person or attitude that accepts information, orders, or situations without seeking further explanation or justification.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The soldiers showed unquestioning loyalty to their commander. (They obeyed completely without doubt.)
  • She had an unquestioning faith in the justice of the system. (Her belief was absolute and without reservation.)
  • His unquestioning acceptance of the news worried his more skeptical friends. (He accepted it without any critical thought.)

Advanced Usage

• "unquestioning obedience": complete and automatic obedience without any thought of questioning the order.
  • The regime demanded unquestioning obedience from its citizens.
• "unquestioning trust": trust that is given completely, without any doubts or conditions.
  • A child often has unquestioning trust in a parent.

Variants and Related Words

• Unquestioningly (adverb): In an unquestioning manner.
  • He followed the instructions unquestioningly.
• Unquestioned (adjective): Not disputed or doubted; accepted by everyone. (Note: This is different from "unquestioning," as it describes the thing being accepted, not the attitude of the acceptor.)
  • Her expertise in the field is unquestioned.

Synonyms

• Implicit: Suggested though not directly expressed; complete and unquestioning.
• Uncritical: Not expressing criticism or using careful judgment.
• Blind: Lacking awareness, judgment, or questioning (e.g., blind faith, blind obedience).
• Absolute: Complete and not subject to any limitation or conditions.

Antonyms

• Questioning: Inclined to ask questions; expressing doubt.
• Skeptical: Not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.
• Critical: Inclined to judge carefully and find faults; involving objective analysis.

Related Phrases and Concepts

• Implicit faith/trust: Complete trust that is understood without being stated, closely related to "unquestioning faith."
• Blind allegiance/obedience: Loyalty or obedience given without thought or question, similar to "unquestioning obedience."

Adjective

1. being without doubt or reserve
   • implicit trust
2. not inclined to ask questions