inquiring UK /ɪnˈkwaɪəɹɪŋ/US /ɪnˈkwaɪɹɪŋ/adjective 1noun 1forms 3 adjective1 •inquisitiveWhen pressed for an explanation, he was inclined to use the word "Symbolic" in a manner extremely confusing to the inquiring lay mind. — 1913 noun1 •inquiryWhat need you trouble with vain inquirings / The surly gods or your own ignorant spirit? — 1923 formsinquirings · more inquiring · most inquiring