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curiosity

[kyoor-ee-os-i-tee] / ˌkyʊər iˈɒs ɪ ti /
NOUN
desire to learn or know about anything
Synonyms
STRONGEST
concern inquisitiveness interest
STRONG
eagerness interestedness intrusiveness investigation meddlesomeness meddling nosiness officiousness prying questioning snoopiness
WEAK
inquiring mind inquiringness mental acquisitiveness searching snooping thirst for knowledge
Antonyms
STRONGEST
incuriosity incuriousness
STRONG
apathy disinterest disregard
WEAK
indifference unconcern
NOUN
a rare or novel thing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
curio novelty rarity
STRONG
knickknack objet d'art trinket
WEAK
bibelot conversation piece exoticism marvel oddity one of a kind peculiar object rara avis rare bird singular object unusual object wonder
Antonyms
WEAK
norm

Example Sentences

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The unusual appearance sparked widespread curiosity and speculation.

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

A hopeful finding is that perspective-taking, intellectual humility and curiosity are not fixed traits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

No matter how much we try to resist, curiosity remains.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

Why was the prime minister so apparently lacking in curiosity about both the process and its outcome?

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Seeing these up close made Ella's stomach twist with equal parts fear and curiosity.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

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