unquestioning
UK/ʌn'kwestʃәniŋ/US
TOEFLB2
Definitions
adj.
Accepting something completely without doubt or criticism
不加质疑的，盲目服从的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedun-not, reversal
+
questionseek, ask, question
+
-ingact, process, state
=unquestioning
un- (not) + questioning = 'not asking any questions.' Describes total, uncritical acceptance — unquestioning loyalty or obedience that never stops to ask 'is this right?'
Common Collocations
- 1.unquestioning loyalty盲目的忠诚
- 2.unquestioning obedience盲目的服从
- 3.unquestioning faith不加质疑的信仰
Example Sentences
- 1.
The cult demanded unquestioning obedience from its members.
- 2.
He gave the leader his unquestioning support.