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inquisitive Synonyms

Another word for inquisitive

Choosing another word for inquisitive depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having or showing a keen interest in learning things; curious and eager to acquire knowledge.

Usage Example

"The curious young student asked thoughtful questions throughout the science lecture."

Strongest
curious
inquiring
Strong
questioning
investigative
probing
searching
Weak
analytical

• adjective (Context 2)

Unduly curious about the affairs of others; prying.

Usage Example

"She drew the curtains to shield her living room from the nosy glances of the neighbors."

Strongest
nosy
prying
Strong
snooping
intrusive
meddlesome
meddling

Opposites of inquisitive

The opposite of inquisitive shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

incurious
uncurious
unintrusive
uninterested
indifferent
unconcerned
discreet
apathetic
See all opposites of inquisitive

• Nearby Words

inquiry
inquisition
inquisitionist
inquisitive
inquisitively
inquisitiveness
inquisitor

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Inquisitive. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/inquisitive
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