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be curious

VERB
doubt
Synonyms
STRONGEST
distrust hesitate impugn suspect
STRONG
challenge demur disbelieve discredit dispute fear fluctuate imagine insinuate misgive mistrust query scruple surmise vacillate waver
WEAK
be apprehensive of be dubious be in a quandary be puzzled be uncertain be undetermined call in question give no credence harbor suspicion have qualms misdoubt not buy read differently shilly-shally skepticize smell a rat take dim view of wonder at
Antonyms
STRONGEST
trust
STRONG
agree answer believe go along remain stay
WEAK
be certain not question rely
VERB
misdoubt
Synonyms
WEAK
be apprehensive of be dubious be in a quandary be puzzled be uncertain be undetermined call in question challenge demur disbelieve discredit dispute distrust fear fluctuate give no credence harbor suspicion have one's doubts have qualms hesitate imagine impugn insinuate misgive mistrust not buy query question read differently scruple shilly-shally skepticize smell a rat surmise suspect take dim view of vacillate waver wonder wonder at
VERB
pry
Synonyms
STRONGEST
poke
STRONG
bug gape gaze hunt inquire intrude investigate meddle nose peek peep peer ransack reconnoiter rubberneck search snoop spy stare tap wiretap
WEAK
be a busybody be all ears be inquisitive be nosy ferret out listen in poke nose into tune in on
Antonyms
STRONG
ignore neglect
WEAK
close leave alone
VERB
wonder
Synonyms
STRONGEST
speculate think
STRONG
conjecture disbelieve inquire meditate puzzle query question
WEAK
ask oneself be inquisitive
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignore neglect
STRONG
answer reply
WEAK
anticipate believe expect know

Example Sentences

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I’d be curious to know what update it might provide right now.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 27, 2025

Locals in Kebbi and Niger states are likely to be curious for more information on this.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025

Investors will also be curious about CoreWeave’s capital-expenditure plans, as the company has spent aggressively so far in 2025 to build more AI infrastructure.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 9, 2025

“I’d be curious to see this Governor Andros,” said Kit.

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare

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