Inquisitive

usgb/ɪnˈkwɪzətɪv/
adjective

Someone who is inquisitive likes asking questions and wants to learn new things.

My daughter is always asking questions. She is very inquisitive.
Visual representation of "inquisitive" - Someone who is inquisitive likes asking questions and wants to learn new things.

Often appears as...

  • inquisitive child
  • inquisitive mind
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Positive Connotation

Indicates a desire to learn and understand, usually perceived as a positive trait.

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Her inquisitive nature was appreciated in the science club.
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Not Nosy

'Inquisitive' is different from being 'nosy' which implies unwanted curiosity.

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His inquisitive questions about the universe were intriguing, not prying.
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Driven by Interest

Use 'inquisitive' to describe genuine curiosity or passion in a subject.

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The inquisitive student spent hours at the library researching her project.
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