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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Recent Examples of inquisitiveness
Allen attended Pacific Lutheran High School in Gardena, California, where he was known for his inquisitiveness and intellect, a former volleyball teammate told NBC News.
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Garrett Haake, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
Yet by cooling down people and promising to satiate the inquisitiveness of curious scientists, the cucumber managed to spread to all continents.
—Andrés Muedano, JSTOR Daily, 25 Mar. 2026
While many other skills can be taught, someone who brings genuine interest and inquisitiveness is always ready to collaborate.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 5 Mar. 2026
This mix of inquisitiveness and exactitude is probably what sets Coyne apart from all the other overconfident music influencers on TikTok supplanting traditional forms of music journalism.
—Chris Richards, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Sincerity and inquisitiveness are Bear’s style of flirtation.
—Aj Mason, Them., 8 Aug. 2025
Garrett Haake, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
Yet by cooling down people and promising to satiate the inquisitiveness of curious scientists, the cucumber managed to spread to all continents.
—Andrés Muedano, JSTOR Daily, 25 Mar. 2026
While many other skills can be taught, someone who brings genuine interest and inquisitiveness is always ready to collaborate.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 5 Mar. 2026
This mix of inquisitiveness and exactitude is probably what sets Coyne apart from all the other overconfident music influencers on TikTok supplanting traditional forms of music journalism.
—Chris Richards, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Sincerity and inquisitiveness are Bear’s style of flirtation.
—Aj Mason, Them., 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquisitiveness
Noun
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The Museo Nazionale del Cinema’s collection traces cinema’s full technological arc from early street-show curiosities to the modern moving image.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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The performance reestablishes him as an active MMA force rather than a boxing curiosity.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Noun
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The league could soon be split into two conferences, or multiple divisions, with a schedule designed to maximize rivalries and limit any travel concerns that might come with a larger footprint.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The elevator is expected to be out of service until next winter while it is being replaced, and accessibility advocates said the move raises concerns about transit equity.—
Megan De Mar,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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Though Porter became well-known for her blunt questioning of witnesses in Congress, her brusque style has not translated to broad support in California’s 2026 governor’s race.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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During questioning, Becker also revealed that leases or contracts for the properties in question include a clause that Earthrise could use the properties for battery storage.—
Alicia Fabbre,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Inquisitiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquisitiveness. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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