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curious

[kyoor-ee-uhs] / ˈkyʊər i əs /
ADJECTIVE
desiring knowledge, understanding
Synonyms
STRONGEST
inquisitive interested
WEAK
analytical disquisitive examining impertinent inquiring inspecting interfering intrusive investigative meddlesome meddling nosy peeping peering prurient prying puzzled questioning scrutinizing searching snoopy tampering
Antonyms
STRONGEST
incurious unconcerned
WEAK
average disinterested indifferent normal ordinary uninterested usual
ADJECTIVE
very odd
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bizarre exotic extraordinary mysterious peculiar puzzling remarkable strange unique unusual weird wonderful
WEAK
marvelous novel oddball quaint rare singular unconventional unexpected unorthodox
Antonyms
STRONGEST
common commonplace familiar normal ordinary regular standard usual
WEAK
average disinterested incurious indifferent uninterested

Example Sentences

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For the health curious, however, the data can be empowering.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

I have been curious about how Sommer does his job for a long time.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

In an endnote on page 64 of the same disclosure, OGE points the curious reader to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing: CIK 1536411.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Martel says she was among many directors they contacted, but she was curious to take the meeting even if she knew nothing would come of it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Despite everything, I am curious to see more of the place she was willing to give up the Ranch for.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

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