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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England's issues against spin at this tournament are curious, given what had come before.

From BBC

WSJ: You probably must be thinking a bit about legacy, and I’m curious what you hope your legacy will be from your time at the ECB?

From The Wall Street Journal

Notepads and trinkets, curious vintage-y things with animals or interesting patterns, strange candles.

From Los Angeles Times

For those curious about Snoop’s dining habits, Stewart recently described him as a “very fussy eater.”

From Los Angeles Times

For anyone curious to meet the musicians who made them, “Four Rational People” is a decent introduction.

From The Wall Street Journal

curious

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