leading question

[lee-ding] / ˈli dɪŋ /

NOUN

suggestive question

Synonyms

WEAK

clue feeler fishing question hint indirect question leader poser prompt prompting reminder stumper suggest trial balloon trick question

Example Sentences

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Another said: "Why the hate? He asked a genuine question."

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

There is a genuine question over whether he can fill Tottenham Hotspur Stadium without a marquee dance partner; Makhmudov is not a crossover name.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

A number of fans at Minneapolis’ Target Center started shouting, “Who is No. 12?” — a genuine question as to the identity of the sharpshooter torching their team.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025

Behind the theatrics lies a genuine question about governance in the age of billionaire “disruptors.”

From Salon • Oct. 27, 2025

Even though it was a genuine question, she’s surprised by the answer.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan