probing

English

Adjective

probing (comparative more probing, superlative most probing)

1. That investigates or explores deeply; that attempts to elicit information that is concealed.

   He was unsettled by her probing questions.

Noun

probing (plural probings)

1. The action of investigating or exploring.
   • 2016 June 11, Phil McNulty, “England 1-1 Russia”, in BBC Sport‎^[1]:

     Rooney was the subject of some mischievous probing from the Russia media before the game as they suggested his retreat into midfield was a measure of his declining powers.

Synonyms

• exploring, investigating, questioning

Verb

probing

1. present participle of probe

Anagrams

• pibgorn