FeelingCurious or nosy
Positive: eager to learn and find out.
Curious Aarav asked the guide how the old fort was built.
Negative: too interested in other people's private matters.
Our nosy neighbour always asks what we bought.
Remember: Both want to know. Curious is about the world; nosy is about other people's business.
Short lessonFeeling & toneWords with similar meanings can carry very different feelings. Choosing well shapes how your words land.