unquestioning

adjective

un·​ques·​tion·​ing ˌən-ˈkwes-chə-niŋ 

-ˈkwesh-

: not questioning : not expressing or marked by doubt or hesitation

unquestioning obedience

unquestioning loyalty

unquestioningly

ˌən-ˈkwes-chə-niŋ-lē 

-ˈkwesh-

adverb

Examples of unquestioning in a Sentence

I am truly disturbed by her unquestioning acceptance of authority.

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

unquestioning

adjective

un·​ques·​tion·​ing ˌən-ˈkwəs-chə-niŋ 

-ˈkwesh-,

ˈən-

: not questioning : accepting without thinking or doubting

unquestioning obedience

unquestioningly adverb