inquisitive

/ɪnˈkwɪzətɪv/
adjective
  1. Eager to learn or know things; curious.
    • Inquisitive students often do well in science classes.
    • She has an inquisitive mind and loves to explore new ideas.
    • The inquisitive child asked endless questions about how the world works.
  2. Showing too much curiosity about other people's private matters; prying.
    • He gave me an inquisitive look when I mentioned the phone call.
    • My neighbor is too inquisitive about what we do in our backyard.
    • I don't mean to be inquisitive, but are you two dating?
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