Inquisitiveness: meaning, definitions and examples

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inquisitiveness

[ ɪnˈkwɪzətɪvnəs ]

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curiosity

Inquisitiveness is a strong desire to know or learn something, often characterized by curiosity and a thirst for knowledge. It is the quality of being eager to investigate, explore, and discover new information or ideas.

Synonyms

curiosity, inquiring mind, inquisitive nature

Examples of usage

She approached every situation with inquisitiveness, always eager to learn more.
His inquisitiveness led him to ask probing questions during the lecture.

Translations

Translations of the word "inquisitiveness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 curiosidade

🇮🇳 जिज्ञासा

🇩🇪 Neugier

🇮🇩 rasa ingin tahu

🇺🇦 цікавість

🇵🇱 ciekawość

🇯🇵 好奇心 (こうきしん)

🇫🇷 curiosité

🇪🇸 curiosidad

🇹🇷 merak

🇰🇷 호기심 (호기심)

🇸🇦 فضول

🇨🇿 zvědavost

🇸🇰 zvedavosť

🇨🇳 好奇心 (hàoqí xīn)

🇸🇮 radovednost

🇮🇸 forvitni

🇰🇿 қызығушылық

🇬🇪 ცნობისმოყვარეობა

🇦🇿 maraq

🇲🇽 curiosidad

Word origin

The word 'inquisitiveness' originated from the Middle English term 'enquisitif' which means 'eager to learn or investigate'. Over time, the word evolved to 'inquisitive' and later to 'inquisitiveness' to emphasize the quality of being curious and eager to acquire knowledge. The concept of inquisitiveness has been valued throughout history as a trait that drives exploration, discovery, and intellectual growth.