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inquisitive

UK
/ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/
US
/ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/
inquisitiveadjective
more inquisitive
Comp.
most inquisitive
Super.
UK
/ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/
US
/ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/
Translations
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.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
eager to know
interested
prying
inquisitorial
questioning
nosy
curious
Antonyms
uninterested
indifferent
apathetic
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