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inquisitive
[/ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/]
adjective
inquisitivo
1.
Eager to know or learn something; curious
The inquisitive child asked many questions about how things work.
A criança inquisitiva fez muitas perguntas sobre como as coisas funcionam.
2.
Characterized by a tendency to ask too many questions; prying
She gave him an inquisitive look, wondering what he was hiding.
Ela lhe deu um olhar inquisitivo, imaginando o que ele estava escondendo.
3.
Relating to or involving inquiry or investigation
The detective's inquisitive nature helped solve the case.
A natureza inquisitiva do detetive ajudou a resolver o caso.
NYC Slang
nosy
Synonyms
curious
questioning
inquiring
probing
nosy
prying
investigative
Antonyms
indifferent
uncurious
uninterested
incurious
apathetic
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
inquisitivo
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
inquisitivo
Common usage; also 'curioso' in informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
inquisitivo
Standard; 'metido' may be used pejoratively for excessive prying
Portugal
inquisitivo
Standard European Portuguese; also 'curioso' or 'indagador'
Related Idioms & Phrases
ask questions
poke your nose in
stick your oar in
curiosity killed the cat
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