inquisitiveness

/ɪnˈkwɪzətɪvnəs/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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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