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
  • As that night unfolded with a kind of morbid curiosity — was this really happening?
    Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Listen with curiosity and be transparent about company and team visions.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of curiosity
Noun
  • The company has extended its liquidation date to December 15, 2024, and management has raised concerns about the company's ability to continue as a going concern due to insufficient working capital and mandatory liquidation.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
  • However, District 9 Councilmember Pam Foley, who represents the area where the hospital is located, declined to support the deferral request and echoed the concerns over how delays could negatively impact the community.
    Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of concern
Noun
  • As his questioning crosses taboos and boundaries, raising Sister Barnes’ hackles, cinematographer Chung-hoon Chung’s camera, which has been cutting between various degrees of close-up as the conversation progresses, breaks free from stasis.
    Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
  • This questioning keeps them aligned to their goals as well as their values.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of questioning
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inquisitorial

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