Inquisitive
adjective
Someone who is inquisitive likes asking questions and wants to learn new things.
My daughter is always asking questions. She is very inquisitive.
Often appears as...
- inquisitive child
- inquisitive mind
adjective
Someone who is inquisitive asks questions in a way that seems rude or invasive.
The reporter's inquisitive manner made the interviewee uncomfortable.
Often appears as...
- inquisitive interrogation
- inquisitive reporter
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Someone who is inquisitive likes asking questions and wants to learn new things.
My daughter is always asking questions. She is very inquisitive.
Often appears as...
- inquisitive child
- inquisitive mind
adjective
Someone who is inquisitive asks questions in a way that seems rude or invasive.
The reporter's inquisitive manner made the interviewee uncomfortable.
Often appears as...
- inquisitive interrogation
- inquisitive reporter
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
Indicates a desire to learn and understand, usually perceived as a positive trait.
Her inquisitive nature was appreciated in the science club.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Nosy
'Inquisitive' is different from being 'nosy' which implies unwanted curiosity.
His inquisitive questions about the universe were intriguing, not prying.
Pro Tip 3/3Driven by Interest
Use 'inquisitive' to describe genuine curiosity or passion in a subject.
The inquisitive student spent hours at the library researching her project.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
Indicates a desire to learn and understand, usually perceived as a positive trait.
Her inquisitive nature was appreciated in the science club.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Nosy
'Inquisitive' is different from being 'nosy' which implies unwanted curiosity.
His inquisitive questions about the universe were intriguing, not prying.
Pro Tip 3/3Driven by Interest
Use 'inquisitive' to describe genuine curiosity or passion in a subject.
The inquisitive student spent hours at the library researching her project.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
Indicates a desire to learn and understand, usually perceived as a positive trait.
Her inquisitive nature was appreciated in the science club.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Nosy
'Inquisitive' is different from being 'nosy' which implies unwanted curiosity.
His inquisitive questions about the universe were intriguing, not prying.
Pro Tip 3/3Driven by Interest
Use 'inquisitive' to describe genuine curiosity or passion in a subject.
The inquisitive student spent hours at the library researching her project.
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Life-changing encounter...
It was the most incredible feeling, actually this felt like the first time in my life that I had ever had an encounter with a truly wild animal, where the animal was just simply curious about who I was. And these birds were so inquisitive and fearless that it was, it was really quite extraordinary.
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Cubs Meet Adult Tiger...
Tigers are one of the few cats in the world to communicate in this way. These guys are very inquisitive, so their facial expression with their ears is exactly that. Now he's being a bit submissive for the fact that he's putting his ears slightly back. He's getting down low.
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The myth of Prometheus -...
he never expressed regret at his act of rebellion. His resilience in the face of oppression made him a beloved figure in mythology. He was also celebrated for his mischievous and inquisitive spirit, and for the knowledge, progress, and power he brought to human hands.
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Adorable Tiger Cub...
world to communicate in this way these guys are very inquisitive so their facial expression with their ears is exactly that now he's being a bit submissive for the fact that he's putting his ears slightly back he's getting down low
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Stephen Burt: Why people...
And it can make us afraid. Poems, the patterns in poems, show us not just what somebody thought or what someone did or what happened but what it was like to be a person like that, to be so anxious, so lonely, so inquisitive,
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Mirror Mirror: Gorillas...
Not a worry in the world. Some animals are surprised when they see their own reflection and react aggressively. So, it's interesting to see that these gorillas are so calm and inquisitive.
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Top 5 Tiger Moments PIPE...
the world to communicate in this way these guys are very inquisitive so the facial expression where their ears is exactly that now he's being a bit submissive for the fact that he's put it
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Sharks Attack Submarine
seeing so many six kills together this deep is just incredibly rare initially they seemed wary of this up and it's bright lights but not for long they soon become much more inquisitive
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Why humans run the world...
we control the world because we can cooperate flexibly in large numbers. The next question that immediately arises in the mind of an inquisitive listener How, exactly, do we do it?
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Let your eyes do the...
may be wondering what this is but I'd rather leave that open I'm trying to scramble familiarity and encourage us to engage with fresh and inquisitive eyes
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Life-changing encounter...
It was the most incredible feeling, actually this felt like the first time in my life that I had ever had an encounter with a truly wild animal, where the animal was just simply curious about who I was. And these birds were so inquisitive and fearless that it was, it was really quite extraordinary.
Video examples
Cubs Meet Adult Tiger...
Tigers are one of the few cats in the world to communicate in this way. These guys are very inquisitive, so their facial expression with their ears is exactly that. Now he's being a bit submissive for the fact that he's putting his ears slightly back. He's getting down low.
Video examples
The myth of Prometheus -...
he never expressed regret at his act of rebellion. His resilience in the face of oppression made him a beloved figure in mythology. He was also celebrated for his mischievous and inquisitive spirit, and for the knowledge, progress, and power he brought to human hands.
Video examples
Adorable Tiger Cub...
world to communicate in this way these guys are very inquisitive so their facial expression with their ears is exactly that now he's being a bit submissive for the fact that he's putting his ears slightly back he's getting down low
Video examples
Stephen Burt: Why people...
And it can make us afraid. Poems, the patterns in poems, show us not just what somebody thought or what someone did or what happened but what it was like to be a person like that, to be so anxious, so lonely, so inquisitive,
Video examples
Mirror Mirror: Gorillas...
Not a worry in the world. Some animals are surprised when they see their own reflection and react aggressively. So, it's interesting to see that these gorillas are so calm and inquisitive.
Video examples
Top 5 Tiger Moments PIPE...
the world to communicate in this way these guys are very inquisitive so the facial expression where their ears is exactly that now he's being a bit submissive for the fact that he's put it
Video examples
Sharks Attack Submarine
seeing so many six kills together this deep is just incredibly rare initially they seemed wary of this up and it's bright lights but not for long they soon become much more inquisitive
Video examples
Why humans run the world...
we control the world because we can cooperate flexibly in large numbers. The next question that immediately arises in the mind of an inquisitive listener How, exactly, do we do it?
Video examples
Let your eyes do the...
may be wondering what this is but I'd rather leave that open I'm trying to scramble familiarity and encourage us to engage with fresh and inquisitive eyes
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Camille Paglia
American Author
Over the past 20 years, I have noticed that the most flexible, dynamic, inquisitive minds among my students have been industrial design majors. Industrial designers are bracingly free of ideology and cant. The industrial designer is trained to be a clear-eyed observer of the commercial world - which, like it or not, is modern reality.
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Rory Kinnear
English Actor
There are a lot of actors out there who are able to engage with something in themselves which isn't necessarily their brain. But personally I find it very intellectually satisfying: doing your research and then burrowing as deeply into character as you can. I'm a naturally inquisitive person, too, and acting does feed into that.
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Mary Quant
English Designer
I absolutely adore cows. They're the most fascinating, gentle and beautiful animals. Their eyes are so amazing. I have ten that live on the land around my house. I love to talk to them. There are few things better than falling asleep in a field and being woken up by an inquisitive cow.
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Kirk Franklin
American Singer
I am a student of good and bad, and I've always been inquisitive. I never want to be the know-it-all in a room. I want to be in the room of those that are thinkers and people that are compassionate, people that have drive and ambition. I'm always driven by it.
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Arunachalam Muruganantham
Indian Businessman
Most of the students whom I have lectured were inquisitive to learn and contribute towards my vision. So, the youth who want to achieve in life can do a lot for society.
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John C. Maxwell
American Clergyman
Children astound me with their inquisitive minds. The world is wide and mysterious to them, and as they piece together the puzzle of life, they ask 'Why?' ceaselessly.
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Horace
Roman Poet
Avoid inquisitive persons, for they are sure to be gossips, their ears are open to hear, but they will not keep what is entrusted to them.
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Frank A. Clark
American Politician
There's nothing that can help you understand your beliefs more than trying to explain them to an inquisitive child.
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Laura Dern
American Actress
There are people who consider it almost unpatriotic to be inquisitive and to be truthful about your opinions.
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Saint Augustine
Saint
He fashioned hell for the inquisitive.
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Camille Paglia
American Author
Over the past 20 years, I have noticed that the most flexible, dynamic, inquisitive minds among my students have been industrial design majors. Industrial designers are bracingly free of ideology and cant. The industrial designer is trained to be a clear-eyed observer of the commercial world - which, like it or not, is modern reality.
Quote examples
Rory Kinnear
English Actor
There are a lot of actors out there who are able to engage with something in themselves which isn't necessarily their brain. But personally I find it very intellectually satisfying: doing your research and then burrowing as deeply into character as you can. I'm a naturally inquisitive person, too, and acting does feed into that.
Quote examples
Mary Quant
English Designer
I absolutely adore cows. They're the most fascinating, gentle and beautiful animals. Their eyes are so amazing. I have ten that live on the land around my house. I love to talk to them. There are few things better than falling asleep in a field and being woken up by an inquisitive cow.
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Kirk Franklin
American Singer
I am a student of good and bad, and I've always been inquisitive. I never want to be the know-it-all in a room. I want to be in the room of those that are thinkers and people that are compassionate, people that have drive and ambition. I'm always driven by it.
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Arunachalam Muruganantham
Indian Businessman
Most of the students whom I have lectured were inquisitive to learn and contribute towards my vision. So, the youth who want to achieve in life can do a lot for society.
Quote examples
John C. Maxwell
American Clergyman
Children astound me with their inquisitive minds. The world is wide and mysterious to them, and as they piece together the puzzle of life, they ask 'Why?' ceaselessly.
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Horace
Roman Poet
Avoid inquisitive persons, for they are sure to be gossips, their ears are open to hear, but they will not keep what is entrusted to them.
Quote examples
Frank A. Clark
American Politician
There's nothing that can help you understand your beliefs more than trying to explain them to an inquisitive child.
Quote examples
Laura Dern
American Actress
There are people who consider it almost unpatriotic to be inquisitive and to be truthful about your opinions.
Quote examples
Saint Augustine
Saint
He fashioned hell for the inquisitive.
Example 1 of 10
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