inquisitive

• Beschreibt eine Person, die neugierig ist und bestrebt ist, mehr zu erfahren oder zu verstehen; oft mit dem Nebenton, dass sie viele Fragen stellt oder Dinge erforschen will.

Describes a person who is curious and eager to learn or know more about something.

1. Curious or questioningB2formal

   Eager to learn or know more about something; showing curiosity.

   Wissbegierig

   • The inquisitive child asked endless questions about the stars.
   • She has an inquisitive mind, always exploring new ideas.
   • His inquisitive nature led him to study ancient civilizations.

   Synonymecuriousinquiringinterestedinvestigativeprobingpryingquestioning

   Antonymeapatheticincuriousindifferentuninterestedunquestioning

2. Prying or nosyB2informal

   Unduly curious about the affairs of others; intrusive.

   Neugierig

   • The inquisitive neighbor kept peeking through the curtains.
   • I don't mean to be inquisitive, but why are you leaving so early?
   • Her inquisitive questions about his personal life made him uncomfortable.

   Synonymecuriousimpertinentinterferingintrusivemeddlesomepryingsnoopy

   Antonymedisinterestedincuriousindifferentuninterested