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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Two years ago, in her capacity as Deputy Editor at lifestyle site Saigoneer, Đỗ set out to research the curious hold that “Happy New Year” had on Vietnam.

From Salon

On the positive side, students were curious about me, and I liked that feeling.

From The Wall Street Journal

Personal experience has made me intensely curious about how children respond and are treated.

From BBC

Beyond the songs appearing in Netflix’s biggest film to date, they’re also more approachable than some traditional K-pop, which lets them serve as a gateway into the genre for some curious American listeners.

From The Wall Street Journal

Then be curious: Ask yourself what is really happening with the other person.

From The Wall Street Journal

curious

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