inquisitiveness

/in'kwizitivnis/

Thân thiện

A young child's inquisitiveness leads them to examine a colorful butterfly.

Definition

Noun: * A state of active curiosity: The quality of being eager to acquire knowledge, to learn new things, or to investigate details. It implies a positive, engaged desire to know more.

Usage

• Inquisitiveness is an uncountable noun that describes a personal quality or trait.
• It is often used in a positive or neutral context to describe intellectual curiosity.
• It can be the subject or object of a sentence, and is often modified by adjectives (e.g., , , ).

Examples

• Her inquisitiveness led her to become a brilliant scientist.
• The teacher encouraged the students' inquisitiveness by asking open-ended questions.
• A child's natural inquisitiveness should be nurtured, not discouraged.
• His article satisfied my inquisitiveness about ancient civilizations.

Advanced Usage

• "An air of inquisitiveness": A manner or appearance suggesting curiosity.
  • She listened to the story with an air of inquisitiveness.
• "To satisfy one's inquisitiveness": To provide answers that fulfill one's curiosity.
  • I read the biography to satisfy my inquisitiveness about the author's early life.

Variants and Related Words

• Inquisitive (adjective): Having or showing curiosity.
  • The reporter asked inquisitive questions.
• Inquire/Enquire (verb): To ask for information.
  • I will inquire about the schedule.

Synonyms

• Curiosity: A strong desire to know or learn something.
• Inquiring mind: A disposition to ask questions and seek knowledge.
• Interest: A feeling of wanting to know or learn about something.

Antonyms

• Indifference: Lack of interest, concern, or curiosity.
• Apathy: Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a state of active curiosity

Từ đồng nghĩa

• curiousness