Definitions for: Inquisitiveness


[n] a state of active curiosity



Webster (1913) Definition: In*quis"i*tive*ness, n.
The quality or state of being inquisitive; the disposition to
seek explanation and information; curiosity to learn what is
unknown; esp., uncontrolled and impertinent curiosity.

Mr. Boswell, whose inquisitiveness is seconded by great
activity, scrambled in at a high window. --Johnson.

Curiosity in children nature has provided, to remove
that ignorance they were born with; which, without this
busy inquisitiveness, will make them dull. --Locke.

Synonyms: curiousness

See Also: curiosity, nosiness, prying, snoopiness, wonder

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