inquisitiveness

Definitions

The quality of being eager for knowledge or curious.

An undue or excessive interest in the affairs of others; prying.

Examples

Her natural inquisitiveness led her to spend hours exploring the old library archives.

The child's constant inquisitiveness about how things work is a sign of a bright and active mind.

Synonyms

curiosity nosiness prying interest inquiry investigation scrutiny

Antonyms

apathy indifference disinterest unconcern detachment insouciance passivity