Inquisitiveness

noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
The quality of being inquisitive; curiosity. uncountable
2
The quality of being curious and interested. wordnet
3
a state of active curiosity wordnet

Synonyms

curiosity curiosity curiousness curiousness impertinence inquiring mind

Example

"Your inquisitiveness irritates me."

Etymology

From inquisitive + -ness.

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