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curious

[kyoor-ee-uhs] / ˈkyʊər i əs /
ADJECTIVE
desiring knowledge, understanding
Synonyms
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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
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incurious unconcerned
WEAK
average disinterested indifferent normal ordinary uninterested usual
ADJECTIVE
very odd
Synonyms
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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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Staff at the shop in the East Midlands were curious about the artwork when they found a faded label on the back which linked it to The Scottish Gallery in Edinburgh.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

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

The piece encapsulates “A World in the Making,” a curious mix of old and new.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 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

As I stirred, one of them ran down and peered at me from behind a branch with its curious old-man face, and I could have sworn it was the same one from the day before.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo