curiosity

Meaning (English)

a strong desire to know or learn something

Meaning (मराठी)

जिज्ञासा, कुतूहल

Used in a sentence

Good teaching should awaken curiosity rather than reward rote learning.

चांगल्या अध्यापनाने घोकंपट्टीला बक्षीस न देता जिज्ञासा जागवली पाहिजे.

Synonyms

inquisitiveness, interest, eagerness

Antonyms

indifference, apathy