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inquisitiveness
[ in-kwiz-i-tiv-nis ]
noun
- the quality of being given to asking questions; intellectual curiosity or eagerness for knowledge:
Younger students often have an amazing sense of curiosity and inquisitiveness that naturally leads them into exploring and learning.
- the quality of being excessively or inappropriately curious about other people’s affairs; nosiness:
My landlord's inquisitiveness made me determined to seek more desirable accommodations elsewhere.
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Other Words From
- su·per·in·quis·i·tive·ness noun
- un·in·quis·i·tive·ness noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of inquisitiveness1
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