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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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KBW reiterated an Underperform rating and a $20 price target for SoFi stock, which may seem curious since shares sit at $15.85 as of Thursday’s close of trading.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 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

Even so, there is a curious — and hopefully not delusional — optimism in classical music, L.A. style.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

"I am very curious about tech and AI, but at the same time, I love being creative and expressing myself and eating cake," Sunga says.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

“I’m always curious about what the world was like before I was born. I’m known as the keeper of memories in our home.”

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.