given to inquiry, research, or asking questions; eager for knowledge; intellectually curious

an inquisitive mind.

unduly or inappropriately curious; prying.

an inquisitive person

thick curtains to frustrate inquisitives.

adjective

incurious , indifferent , unconcerned , uninterested

adjective

big-eyed , analytical , challenging , forward , impertinent , inquiring , inquisitorial , interested , intrusive , investigative , meddlesome , meddling , nosy , peering , personal , poking , presumptuous , probing , prying , questioning , scrutinizing , searching , sifting , snooping , speculative , curious , mousing , nosey