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inquisitiveness

[in-kwiz-i-tiv-nis] / ɪnˈkwɪz ɪ tɪv nɪs /
NOUN
curiosity
Synonyms
STRONG
concern curiousness eagerness interest interestingness intrusiveness investigation meddlesomeness meddling nosiness officiousness prying questioning regard snoopiness
WEAK
inquiring mind inquiringness mental acquisitiveness searching snooping thirst for knowledge
Antonyms
STRONG
apathy disinterest

Example Sentences

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Of course she winds up paying for her inquisitiveness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

"But I've got enough creativity and inquisitiveness to find learning opportunities as we go."

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2024

I now bear a visual reminder of one creature that sparked my wonder of the natural world, and of those people I cherish because of their inquisitiveness, their science knowledge, integrity and their friendship.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 28, 2023

I thought Charbel's inquisitiveness towards Gail as she so expertly tells the group about the ins and outs of all of these foods was sweet.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2023

Mr. Loring had a vulnerable, rubicund face with eyebrows arched into constant and natural inquisitiveness.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

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