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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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"This study will give physicians evidence to support recommendations in an area that patients are very curious about."

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Tour boats took curious sightseers to gaze at North Koreans cycling along the Yalu river separating the two countries or cleaning boats on the bank.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

Observing her easy chat with the bartender about drinks is fun, as I appreciate people who are curious about options and details.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

He certainly would have been curious about “Jurassic Park.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 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

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