Uninquisitive

Pronunciation: /ˌənɪnˈkwɪzətɪv/

Definitions of uninquisitive

adjective describing a person who is not curious or eager to learn

Example Sentences

A1 She is uninquisitive about trying new foods.

A2 The uninquisitive student did not ask any questions during the lecture.

B1 His uninquisitive nature often leads to missed opportunities for learning.

B2 The uninquisitive attitude of the team hindered their ability to innovate.

C1 Despite his uninquisitive demeanor, he excelled in his field due to his expertise.

C2 The CEO's uninquisitive approach to market research ultimately led to the company's downfall.

Examples of uninquisitive in a Sentence

formal The uninquisitive nature of the student hindered their ability to fully grasp the material.

informal She's pretty uninquisitive when it comes to trying new foods.

slang He's so uninquisitive, he never bothers to ask any questions.

figurative Her mind was like an uninquisitive fortress, closed off to new ideas.

Grammatical Forms of uninquisitive

• past tense: uninquisitive
• plural: uninquisitives
• comparative: more uninquisitive
• superlative: most uninquisitive
• present tense: uninquisitive
• future tense: will be uninquisitive
• perfect tense: has been uninquisitive
• continuous tense: is being uninquisitive
• singular: uninquisitive
• positive degree: uninquisitive
• infinitive: to be uninquisitive
• gerund: being uninquisitive
• participle: uninquisitive

Origin and Evolution of uninquisitive

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'uninquisitive' originated from the Latin word 'inquisitivus' which means 'to inquire or investigate'. The prefix 'un-' was added to create the opposite meaning of not being curious or inquisitive.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'uninquisitive' has continued to be used to describe someone who lacks curiosity or interest in seeking knowledge or information.