Antonyms for inquiring

Grammar : Adj

Spell : in-kwahyuh r-ing

Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈkwaɪər ɪŋ

Definition of inquiring

Origin : late 13c., from Old French enquerre "ask, inquire about" (Modern French enquérir), from Vulgar Latin *inquaerere, from Latin in- "into" (see in- (2)) + quaerere "ask, seek" (see query (v.)). Respelled 14c. on Latin model, but half-Latinized enquire still persists. Related: Inquired; inquiring; inquiringly.

adj wondering, curious

Example sentences :

Inquiring for her, he seemed sorry to hear that she had gone on the excursion.
Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson

Mr Merdle made a similar reply, and Bishop explained his reason for inquiring.
Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens

I gave a commission to ‘him,’ and I have been inquiring about him.
Extract from : « The Uncommercial Traveller » by Charles Dickens

You look at each other and at me with an inquiring astonishment?
Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka

However, we are not now inquiring into the causes of prophetic knowledge.
Extract from : « A Theological-Political Treatise [Part I] » by Benedict of Spinoza

But I fairly encountered an inquiring and somewhat anxious gaze.
Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald

Favoring the man Huntly with one inquiring glance, he turned to the corporal.
Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum

I'm not accustomed to inquiring into the motives of my guests.
Extract from : « Alexander's Bridge and The Barrel Organ » by Willa Cather and Alfred Noyes

Ruffo stared at it for a moment with a critical inquiring gaze.
Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens

Edward Templemore turned towards him with an inquiring look.
Extract from : « The Pirate and The Three Cutters » by Frederick Marryat

Synonyms for inquiring

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