as in curiosity
an eager desire to find out about things that are often none of one's business
his irksome inquisitiveness made people reluctant to socialize with him
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Noun
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For a bubble playoff team, there’s been more trade deadline curiosity than expected with the Blues, and now with the injury to Parayko, it’s added a little more regarding their intentions.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
The Athletic,
7 Mar. 2025 -
Organizations are inspired by leaders who model curiosity—who aren't afraid to explore new ideas, sometimes fail and embrace the learnings that come with failure.—
Michael Horowitz,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Are there like-minded employees or managers who share your concerns?—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Clearly, an allegation of this magnitude is incredibly disturbing and causes concerns about the safety of the children in our school community.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Organizations must actively foster environments where questioning is encouraged, exploration is rewarded, and learning is continuous.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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That odd exchange was followed by sharp questioning from Council Member Lincoln Restler over Holmes’ broader record and the contents of a Daily News article published Friday about the large-scale turnover throughout the agency and several hiring decisions.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Inquisitiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquisitiveness. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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