uninquiring

adjective
UK: /ˌʌnɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
US: /ˌʌnɪnˈkwaɪrɪŋ/

  1. Not inclined to ask questions; accepting things without questioning or investigating.

    1. The student's uninquring nature made him an easy target for misinformation.
    2. An uninquiring mind can lead to the acceptance of flawed arguments without critical thought.

  2. Showing a lack of curiosity or interest in seeking knowledge or understanding.

    1. He gave an uninquiring nod and turned away, uninterested in the details.
    2. Her uninquiring gaze suggested a detachment from the intellectual discussion at hand.

Synonyms

undiscerning unquestioning passive accepting
uninquiring adverb

  1. In a manner that shows a lack of curiosity or questioning.

    1. She accepted the answer uninquiringly.
    2. He nodded uninquiringly at the suggestion, without considering the consequences.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "uninquiring" in English means: Not inclined to ask questions; accepting things without questioning or investigating., Showing a lack of curiosity or interest in seeking knowledge or understanding..

The phonetic transcription of "uninquiring" is /ˌʌnɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/ in British English and /ˌʌnɪnˈkwaɪrɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "uninquiring": undiscerning, unquestioning, passive, accepting.

Example usage of "uninquiring": "The student's uninquring nature made him an easy target for misinformation.". More examples on the page.