inquisitiveness

noun

Definition of inquisitivenessnext
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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  1. curiosity
  2. concern
  3. questioning
Noun
  • Apple Glen is a visible learning school and helps students guide their own progress through perseverance, problem solving, curiosity and collaboration, according to the district.
    NWA Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 18 Dec. 2024
  • One clear throughline was that a lack of curiosity does not seem to bode well for retirement happiness.
    Wes Moss, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of curiosity
Noun
  • Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical concerns, and do not ignore professional advice based on information from MediKarma.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The comments are a hoot FBI text message warning: What to know about keeping your information safe The use of AI in higher education has received pushback from some due to concerns surrounding academic integrity and privacy.
    Helen Rummel, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of concern
Noun
  • Below are photos of a person of interest wanted for questioning regarding the Midtown Manhattan homicide on Dec. 4.
    Khaleda Rahman, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • But, footage of piles of dead cows awaiting pickup by rendering trucks on California roadways has inspired further questioning.
    Crystal Heath and Gene Baur, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of questioning
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