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
Her fans’ unquestioning loyalty provides an uncomplicated explanation for why Swift may never need to release another lead single again.
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
This is my kind of patriotism — very different from the unquestioning, nationalistic and sycophantic allegiance demanded by the Don.
—Mike McGrew, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2025
By the end of the film, the world — from government powers to common citizens — comes together with unquestioning alacrity to help build teleportation devices in an effort to save the Earth by relocating it.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
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?
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 30 May 2025
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
This is my kind of patriotism — very different from the unquestioning, nationalistic and sycophantic allegiance demanded by the Don.
—Mike McGrew, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2025
By the end of the film, the world — from government powers to common citizens — comes together with unquestioning alacrity to help build teleportation devices in an effort to save the Earth by relocating it.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
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?
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unquestioning
Adjective
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Takeaway With Generation Alpha, expect to see a new group of people who are more accepting of differences, more socially adept, tech-savvy, and perhaps more cognizant of complex issues like climate change.—
Sarah Cottrell,
Parents,
20 Feb. 2026
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Mennonites tend to be more accepting of modern life than the Amish, though the two groups share similar beliefs and practices, People magazine reported.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Commandment, winner of four straight races, is certain to head on to Louisville and May 2 Kentucky Derby as one of the favorites.—
Clark Spencer,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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This is a common step because some research suggests certain antidepressant medications could blunt psilocybin’s effects.—
Natalia V. Osipova,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Gemini May 21 – June 20 The universe favors clear, confident messages.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Apr. 2026
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May 21 – June 20 The universe favors clear, confident messages.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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My call with her was my naïve attempt at just this.—
Elisa Wouk Almino
Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Those two youngsters happen to be a happily engaged, and happily naive, couple, and the series plays out exploring the dynamics between the two relationships, one young, loving and energetic, the other old, tired and toxic.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Unquestioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unquestioning. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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