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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Recent Examples of inquisitiveness
Sincerity and inquisitiveness are Bear’s style of flirtation.
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Aj Mason, Them., 8 Aug. 2025
Aj Mason, Them., 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquisitiveness
Noun
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This is why the question of how to hear the echoes of creatures that vanished 66 million years ago has sparked both scientific and artistic curiosity.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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Today, humility and curiosity are stronger signals of relevance.—
Nirit Cohen,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The vote to approve Miran’s nomination passed 48-47, along party lines, with Democrats expressing concern about the appointment impacting the central bank’s independence.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Motiva is helping to eliminate this concern.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The questioning was amplified by the official HHS and White House rapid response social media accounts.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
17 Sep. 2025
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Studies on workplace learning have shown that time for reflection and questioning is essential for retention and problem-solving, yet this often gets cut in the name of efficiency.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Inquisitiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquisitiveness. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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