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curious, inquisitive, prying mean interested in what is not one's personal or proper concern.
curious, a neutral term, basically connotes an active desire to learn or to know.
inquisitive suggests impertinent and habitual curiosity and persistent quizzing.
prying implies busy meddling and officiousness.
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Word History
1552, in the meaning defined above
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“Prying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prying. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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