INQUISITIVENESS Synonyms
There are 14 hypernyms of the word inquisitiveness. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for INQUISITIVENESS
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curiosity | nounn | |||||||
noun • a state in which you want to learn more about something • something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting | ||||||||
inquiring | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • given to inquiry noun • a request for information | ||||||||
interest | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something • a reason for wanting something done • the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.) • a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed • (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something • (usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims • a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly) verb • excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of • be on the mind of • be of importance or consequence | ||||||||
enquiring | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • address a question to and expect an answer from • conduct an inquiry or investigation of • have a wish or desire to know something | ||||||||
curiousness | nounn | |||||||
noun • a state of active curiosity • the quality of being alien or not native |