22
curious(adjective, understanding, knowledge, investigate, interested)
17
inquisitive(adjective, investigate, logical, interested, curious)
16
inquiring(noun, verb, adjective, request, investigate)
15
curiosity(noun, regard, concern, interest, understand)
13
doubting(verb, adjective, uncertain, unsettled, hesitant)
13
quizzical(adjective, confused, wary, interested, curious)
11
skeptical(adjective, belief, uncertain, nervous, doubtful)
9
interrogation(noun, study, check, review, question)
9
jealous(adjective, wary, mistrustful, jealous, covetous)
7
examination(noun, study, check, review, request)
6
probing(noun, verb, adjective, review, interested)
6
querying(noun, verb, adjective, requesting)
6
investigative(adjective, investigate, logical, interested, curious)
6
speculative
6
wondering(verb, adjective, wary, interested, curious)
6
asking
6
doubtful(adjective, uncertain, nervous, careful, hesitant)
6
sceptical
5
disbelieving(verb, adjective, belief, uncertain, hesitant)
5
incredulous(adjective, belief, wary, skeptical, mistrustful)
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