Synonyms of inquisitiveness

inquisitiveness

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• curiosity
• concern
• questioning
• curiousness
• nosiness
• interest
• wonderment
• attentiveness
• inquiry
• interrogation
• interference
• intrusiveness
• prying
• regard
• officiousness
• obtrusiveness
• eavesdropping
• meddlesomeness
• rubbernecking

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• indifference
• disregard
• incuriosity
• apathy
• unconcern
• disinterestedness
• incuriousness

Example Sentences

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