INQUISITIVENESS Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

inquisitiveness

noun

Definition of inquisitiveness

as in curiosity

an eager desire to find out about things that are often none of one's business his irksome inquisitiveness made people reluctant to socialize with him

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Recent Examples of inquisitiveness His inquisitiveness is a trait inherited from his father, who still grills Carpenter during breaks in tours. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2026 Over time, however, the construct of critical thinking has expanded to encompass personal development, emotional reflection, and dispositional traits such as inquisitiveness, self-confidence, and maturity. — Ted Ladd, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 There was kindness in his voice, his inquisitiveness an authentic curiosity. — Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026 The salad, in McKinnon’s kitchen, wonders and wanders, and the author heeds its inquisitiveness. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 6 Aug. 2026 The weight of the world—the dismal news alerts, the rent bills, the doomscrolling—isn’t putting them in the mood for lighthearted banter or seductive dancing or organic inquisitiveness. — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026 Allen attended Pacific Lutheran High School in Gardena, California, where he was known for his inquisitiveness and intellect, a former volleyball teammate told NBC News. — Garrett Haake, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026 Yet by cooling down people and promising to satiate the inquisitiveness of curious scientists, the cucumber managed to spread to all continents. — Andrés Muedano, JSTOR Daily, 25 Mar. 2026 This mix of inquisitiveness and exactitude is probably what sets Coyne apart from all the other overconfident music influencers on TikTok supplanting traditional forms of music journalism. — Chris Richards, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2026

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Noun

Art of Play is described as a specialty curiosity shop and online retailer.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
With his curiosity piqued, Rabtsevich dug through the TESS archives for more data on the same star and found an additional 22 instances of dimming.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of curiosity

Noun

Patients complete an online survey covering their skin concerns, history, current routine and goals, which is reviewed by a clinician licensed in their state.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
YouTube Dividing Lines Drawn The inseparable relationship between YouTube and TV was clear for all to see at MIPCOM Cannes but serious concerns from the latter remain.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026

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