enquiring
Asking to know
Enquiring is the British spelling of inquiring—showing curiosity or seeking information: an enquiring mind, enquiring about job openings.
The word suggests active interest and a desire to learn or investigate.
American English strongly prefers inquiring, though enquiring appears in formal or traditional contexts.
Eager to know more
- intriguedHad curiosity aroused
- eagerIntensely wanting something
- keenSharp or enthusiastic
- fascinatedIntensely absorbed and curious
wonder · puzzled · absorbed · engrossed · captivated · speculative · thoughtful · pondering
Having penetrating discernment
- astuteMentally sharp, discerning
- shrewdPractically clever, perceptive
- discerningHaving keen judgment
- observantNoticing things readily
keen-eyed · analytical · penetrating · searching · probing · sharp · incisive · piercing
Lack of firm belief
- skepticismDisposition toward doubt
- challengeTest of ability
- criticalExpressing disapproval or importance
- unconvincedNot yet believing
disbelieving · suspicious · wary · dubious · questioning · probing · testing · verifying
Professional crime investigator
- sleuthPrivate investigator
- forensicPertaining to legal investigation
- scrutinizeInspect with close attention
- examineStudy with attention
analyze · deduce · evidence · clues · research · fact-finding · probe · surveillance
Request for information
- interrogationFormal, probing examination
- cross-examinationOpposing party questions witness
- interviewFormal questioning session
- grillingCooking on metal grates
scrutiny · examination · inquest · audit · vetting · assessment · evaluation · review
interested
Eager to know more
fascinated · wonder · puzzled · absorbed · engrossed · captivated · speculative · thoughtful · pondering · reflective
insightful
Having penetrating discernment
- astuteMentally sharp, discerning
- shrewdPractically clever, perceptive
- discerningHaving keen judgment
observant · keen-eyed · analytical · penetrating · searching · probing · sharp · incisive · piercing · thoughtful
doubt
Lack of firm belief
- skepticismDisposition toward doubt
- challengeTest of ability
- criticalExpressing disapproval or importance
unconvinced · disbelieving · suspicious · wary · dubious · questioning · probing · testing · verifying · fact-checking
detective
Professional crime investigator
- sleuthPrivate investigator
- forensicPertaining to legal investigation
- scrutinizeInspect with close attention
examine · analyze · deduce · evidence · clues · research · fact-finding · probe · surveillance · undercover
query
Request for information
- interrogationFormal, probing examination
- cross-examinationOpposing party questions witness
- interviewFormal questioning session
grilling · scrutiny · examination · inquest · audit · vetting · assessment · evaluation · review · analysis
enquiringincurious
Lacking desire to learn
indifferent · uncurious · apathetic · uninterested · disinterested
enquiringunquestioning
Accepting without challenge
credulous · gullible · trusting · accepting · uncritical
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