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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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For Molyneux, once voted one of the top game creators of all time, the key idea is "freedom" - creating systems that respond to player curiosity rather than directing them down a fixed path.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

But curiosity and open-ended questions are powerful; they open people up.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

Jennifer Levitz is the editor of National Affairs, a team that brings curiosity, rigorous reporting and engaging writing to the big subjects unfolding in cities and towns across America.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

“Starting with curiosity lets their defenses go down,” Isern said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

It also allowed me to demonstrate my natural curiosity.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson

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