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inquisitiveness
[ɪnˈkwɪzətɪvnəs]
noun
curiosidade
1.
The quality of being eager to know or learn something; the tendency to ask many questions
The child's inquisitiveness led her to explore every corner of the museum.
A curiosidade da criança a levou a explorar cada canto do museu.
2.
An excessive interest in other people's affairs; nosiness
Her inquisitiveness about her neighbors' business annoyed them.
A curiosidade dela sobre os negócios dos vizinhos os incomodava.
NYC Slang
nosiness, being nosy
Synonyms
curiosity
inquisitiveness
nosiness
prying
questioning nature
thirst for knowledge
Antonyms
indifference
apathy
disinterest
incuriousness
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
curiosidade
Most common and widely understood term
Rio de Janeiro
curiosidade
Standard usage; may also use 'fuçação' for excessive nosiness
São Paulo
curiosidade
Standard usage; professional context preferred
Portugal
curiosidade
Standard usage; 'impertinência' for excessive nosiness
Related Idioms & Phrases
curiosity killed the cat
poke one's nose into something
fish for information
have a thirst for knowledge
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