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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I was a rules-following good girl growing up, but I also was very curious about the world beyond where I lived.

From The Wall Street Journal

I am curious about how the bills get paid when someone has the right to live in a property but does not actually own it.

From MarketWatch

The security forces dissuaded curious onlookers but did not halt an endless stream of floral bouquets sent to pay tribute to Oseguera.

From Barron's

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

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