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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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

She said training from a very young age would be critical if the owner was determined to do it and the cat should naturally be very confident and curious.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 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

Many women in particular, aware of the importance of strength training after menopause, are curious if EMS could be their new resistance workout.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“So I was curious about knitting. I couldn’t stop thinking about how you made all this. With your hands.”

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows

curious

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