unenquiring

adjective

un·​enquiring
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: marked by unquestioning, uncritical, or unconsidered acceptance or action : acquiescent, unthinking
deplored a too trustful, unenquiring repetition of the teacher's opinions

Word History

Etymology

un- entry 1 + enquiring, present participle of enquire

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“Unenquiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unenquiring. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.

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