loaded question

Frequency: 5.83.1 per million words

A question containing a controversial or unjustified assumption.

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Examples (10)

  • The reporter asked a loaded question designed to provoke a reaction.
  • Be careful when answering, it might be a loaded question.
  • She felt she was being cornered by a series of loaded questions.
  • Politicians often use loaded questions to sway public opinion.
  • Avoid asking loaded questions if you want an unbiased answer.
  • His seemingly innocent query was actually a loaded question.
  • The interviewer skillfully rephrased the loaded question.
  • Recognizing a loaded question is key to effective communication.
  • The survey contained several loaded questions that influenced respondents.
  • He was adept at identifying and deflecting loaded questions.