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unˈquestioning, ppl. a.
(un-1 10.)
Both adj. and adv. (see next) are common from c 1860.
1828–32Webster (citing J. M. Mason). 1846A. Marsh Father Darcy II. xxi. 356 Unquestioning obedience to the authority of his superiors. 1861Geo. Eliot Silas M. ii, The unquestioning activity of a spinning insect. 1875E. White Life in Christ iv. xxvii. 470 Schools which have..accepted with unquestioning faith, the everlasting duration of the soul.
Hence unˈquestioningly adv., -ness.
1857S. Winkworth tr. Life Tauler 90 Inclined to follow..blindly and unquestioningly their spiritual masters. 1876Mrs. Whitney Sights & Ins. III. 98 His eyes were as steadfast as hers; but they had not her unquestioningness. |