68 Synonyms & Antonyms For CURIOUS

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Definitions 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

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The sudden loudness of my voice drew curious looks.

From Literature

I swallowed down what I wanted to say and raised an eyebrow at him, curious despite myself.

From Literature

The curious phenomenon, described by celebrity crisis PR Lauren Beeching as "distinctly British", is largely explained by the fact it feels "off guard".

From BBC

Try hiring journalists who are curious about the world and think for themselves rather than follow the herd.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I was curious what would happen if I kind of removed that safety net of having Ashley by my side.”

From Los Angeles Times

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abnormal bizarre busier busiest busy eccentric exotic extraordinary fanciful funnier funniest funny interesting interrogative intriguing kooky meddlesome more bizarre more eccentric more interesting more mysterious more oddball most eccentric most oddball most unusual mysterious mystifying odd odd/oddball odder oddest off the wall outlandish peculiar prying quaint quaint remarkable rum rummy searching singular strange uncommon unfamiliar unordinary unusual unwonted weird weirder whimsical wondering

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