inquisitiveness
/ɪnˈkwɪzətɪvnəs/
noun
- The quality of being eager to learn or know things; curiosity.
- Her natural inquisitiveness led her to become a scientist.
- A healthy dose of inquisitiveness is essential for lifelong learning.
- The teacher encouraged the students' inquisitiveness by letting them ask questions.
- The quality of being too curious about other people's private matters; nosiness.
- I try to balance my inquisitiveness with respect for others' privacy.
- The gossip columnist's inquisitiveness knew no bounds.
- His constant inquisitiveness about my personal life was annoying.
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