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uninquisitive

uninquisitive

8.1
Not curious about learning or asking questions
  • adjective
  • /ˌʌnɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/
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  • The uninquisitive student rarely asked questions during class discussions.

Examples

  • Her uninquisitive approach meant she missed many interesting details.

  • Some people are naturally uninquisitive and accept things as they are.

  • He is quite uninquisitive about the world around him.

  • Don't be so uninquisitive! Ask questions!

  • The uninquisitive child showed no interest in the science exhibit at the museum.

  • Her uninquisitive nature often led her to miss out on exciting opportunities.

  • Many find it frustrating to work with an uninquisitive team that never seeks clarification.

Synonyms

uninterested
vsuninquisitive
20 3.5

Not wanting to know about or take part in something

is narrower, focusing on not being curious to learn or ask questions
incurious
vsuninquisitive
2 8.1

Not wanting to learn about new things

is identical in meaning but differs only in form or style
uncurious
vsuninquisitive
1 6.6

Not interested in learning new things

adds lack of interest in asking questions as well as learning
uninquiring
vsuninquisitive
8.9

A person or thing that is not curious and does not ask questions

is broader, also lacking interest in learning rather than only not questioning
unexplorative
vsuninquisitive
8.5

Not willing to try new ideas, places, or experiences

is broader, lacking interest in learning or asking rather than only exploration

Antonyms

675 1.3

Wanting to learn more about something and asking questions

25 4.4

Wanting to know or learn things, sometimes too nosy

How Curious

nosy
  • Offensive
60 3.4
inquisitive
25 4.4
curious
675 1.3
uninquisitive
8.1
uninterested
20 3.5

Surface Forms

uninquisitive positive

Morphology

uninquisitive = inquisitive (transparent) = un + inquisitive

The adjective is formed by the productive negating prefix 'un-' added to the familiar adjective 'inquisitive', so the meaning 'not curious' follows standard negation.

Etymology

The word uninquisitive comes from un- meaning 'not' and inquisitive, which is related to inquire meaning 'to ask' or 'to seek'. So uninquisitive describes someone 'not asking' and not curious about things.