inquisitiveness
/ɪŋkwɪˈsɪtɪvniːs/ · in.kwiz.i.tiv.nes
noun
- The quality of being curious and eager to learn or investigate. Her inquisitiveness about the mysterious phenomenon led her to conduct extensive research.
noun
- The state of being inquisitive or inquiring. The inquisitiveness of the children kept the teacher on her toes.
Synonyms
curiosityinquisitivenessinquiringnessinvestigativenessinquiryinquiry-mindednesscuriosityinquisitivenessinquiringness
Antonyms
Did you know? The word inquisitiveness has been used in various contexts, including literature and science. For instance, in the novel 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' by Oscar Wilde, the character Lord Henry Wotton exhibits inquisitiveness about the nature of beauty and morality.