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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But Josh Youngblood, an enrolled agent in Dallas, said he’s heard from more clients this year who are curious about not filing a return and skipping their tax obligations.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

KBW reiterated an Underperform rating and a $20 price target for SoFi stock, which may seem curious since shares sit at $15.85 as of Thursday’s close of trading.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

"This study will give physicians evidence to support recommendations in an area that patients are very curious about."

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The couple keeps an open-door policy to curious neighbors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

One of those curious, amused expressions crossed his face, but he accepted them without comment, and returned a minute later with both our cups wearing wool.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows

curious

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