inquiring
word · lemma: inquire
Definition
Showing curiosity or a desire to ask questions and learn more about something; also describes the act of asking for information.
Usage & Nuances
Often describes someone's attitude or tone when they want to find out more ('an inquiring mind', 'inquiring look'). More formal than 'curious'. Used with both people and actions.
Spanish: preguntando - indagadorPortuguese (BR): indagador - curiosoPortuguese (PT): indagador - curiosoChinese (Simplified): 询问的 - 探究的Chinese (Traditional): 詢問的 - 探究的Hindi: पूछताछ करने वाला - जिज्ञासुArabic: استفساري - فضوليBengali: জিজ্ঞাসু - অনুসন্ধানীRussian: вопросительный - пытливыйJapanese: 探究心のある - 質問するVietnamese: ham học hỏi - tìm hiểuKorean: 호기심 많은 - 질문하는Turkish: sorgulayan - araştırıcıUrdu: تحقیق کرنے والا - سوال کرنے والاIndonesian: penasaran - ingin tahu - bertanya
Example Sentences
She gave me an inquiring look.
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Her inquiring expression made it clear she didn’t believe my story.
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If you’re inquiring about the job, please fill out this form.
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His inquiring mind always wants to learn new things.
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The child was inquiring about the stars.
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Teachers love inquiring students who ask lots of questions.
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