inquiring

[in-kwahyuhr-ing]

adjective

1. seeking facts, information, or knowledge.

   an inquiring mind.

2. curious; probing; inquisitive in seeking facts.

   an inquiring reporter.

3. scrutinizing; questioning.

   He looked at his father with inquiring eyes.

inquiring

/ ɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ /

adjective

1. seeking or tending to seek answers, information, etc

   an inquiring mind

Other Word Forms

• inquiringly adverb
• noninquiring adjective
• noninquiringly adverb
• uninquiring adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of inquiring¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; inquire + -ing ²

Example Sentences

“This? It’s an origami mask,” she said to an inquiring passerby.

From Los Angeles Times

Such a moment has come for Larry King, inquiring reporter, man of TV, radio, print and the internet.

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An inquiring fan might want to go to Will Hermes’ 2011 book “Love Goes to Buildings on Fire” for a more nuanced and knowledgeable portrait of the creative ferment that made the Heads possible.

From Los Angeles Times

Apart from Hugo’s asking for “help with the cold cuts” or inquiring whether everyone’s cool with reusing plates, there is a scarcely a line in which people talk like people; it is all theatrical declaration.

From Los Angeles Times

Warren sent a letter inquiring about Lutnick's connections to Tether ahead of Lutnick’s confirmation hearings, noting its reputation as “outlaws’ favorite cryptocurrency.”

From Salon