Definitions

inquiring

[in-kwahyuhr-ing] / ɪnˈkwaɪər ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

wondering, curious

Synonyms

STRONG

examining heuristic interested interrogative probing prying questioning searching

WEAK

Socratic analytical catechistic doubtful fact-finding inquisitive investigative investigatory nosy outward-looking quizzical speculative studious

Antonyms

WEAK

disinterested incurious unskeptical

Example Sentences

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I never steered inquiring family and friends away from Spirit unless it was an event they couldn’t miss.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Soon after, brands reached out for the first time inquiring about possibly paying her for promotional partnerships.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

This is what the inquiring mind of Hideki Kuriyama, Shohei Ohtani’s former manager, wanted to know.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

Steve Tisch, co-owner of the New York Giants, is shown in the release of Epstein-related documents inquiring about a woman he met at Epstein's house.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

“It’s okay with me. And that reminds me, we might have a first student for your lessons, a little girl named Aisha. Her mother was inquiring at the Islamic Center.”

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan

inquiring

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