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inquisitive

UK
/ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/
US
/ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/

Translations

inquisitiveadjective
more inquisitive
Comp.
most inquisitive
Super.
UK
/ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/
US
/ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/
The inquisitive child asked endless questions about the world around her.
L'enfant curieux posait des questions sans fin sur le monde qui l'entourait.
indiscretSe dit d'une curiosité excessive ou indiscrète à l'égard des affaires d'autrui.
His inquisitive nature often led him to eavesdrop on private conversations.
Sa nature indiscrète le poussait souvent à écouter aux conversations privées.
Synonyms
eager to know
interested
prying
inquisitorial
questioning
nosy
curious
Antonyms
uninterested
indifferent
apathetic

Definitions

inquisitiveadjective
Having or showing an interest in learning things; curious.
The inquisitive child asked endless questions about the world around her.
Unduly curious about the affairs of others; prying.
His inquisitive nature often led him to eavesdrop on private conversations.
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