incurious

adjective

in·cu·ri·ous (ˌ)in-ˈkyu̇r-ē-əs How to pronounce incurious (audio)

: lacking a normal or usual curiosity : uninterested

a blank incurious stare

incuriosity

(ˌ)in-ˌkyu̇r-ē-ˈä-sə-tē How to pronounce incurious (audio)

noun

incuriously

(ˌ)in-ˈkyu̇r-ē-əs-lē How to pronounce incurious (audio)

adverb

incuriousness noun

Example Sentences

She is remarkably incurious about the natural world. a quick incurious glance at the pile of junk mail

Recent Examples on the Web He’s narrowly focussed on the relentless course of the action, and incurious about its byways, its implications, its material or emotional realities.

Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 26 May 2022 Paul is just emerging from the incurious phase of childhood and perhaps for the first time is receptive to hearing about the pain of the past.

David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 May 2022 And for a narrative ostensibly aimed at dismantling Clinton’s self-image, Primary Colors is curiously incurious about his manner and personal affectations.

Osita Nwanevu, The New Republic, 25 Apr. 2022 It’s also strikingly incurious about how Emily is often a lousy crook who repeatedly bungles Youcef’s safety rules.

Amy Nicholson, Variety, 24 Jan. 2022 Joel and his choir buddy Fred (Hill), a professor at the local agriculture college, aren’t incurious about the larger world the way Tricia is.

Washington Post, 14 Jan. 2022 The former boogeyman of the American left, once viewed as rash, incurious and overly trusting of his gut, has been eclipsed by an even more absurd, menacing figure.

Washington Post, 1 Sep. 2021 Heart transplant recipients sometimes are incurious about the details of the lives of their donors.

Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2021 For Greenwald, the Carlson story has become another example of the perfidy of an incurious media unwilling to question state power.

Jacob Silverman, The New Republic, 2 July 2021 See More

incurious

adjective

as in nonchalant

having or showing a lack of interest or concern a quick incurious glance at the pile of junk mail

Synonyms & Similar Words

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nonchalant
casual
uninterested
uncurious
disinterested
unconcerned
apathetic
complacent
careless
indifferent
detached
perfunctory
insouciant
stoic
calm
numb
aloof
insensible
callous
cold
pococurante
halfhearted
dispassionate
unemotional
insensitive
tepid
remote
lukewarm
unfeeling
heedless
listless
stolid
phlegmatic
unimpressed
impassive
mindless
lethargic
impervious
hard-hearted
cool
stoical

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

interested
conscientious
concerned
attentive
aware
sensitive
mindful
zealous
ardent
passionate
heedful
warm
fervent
keen
caring
warmhearted

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of incurious are aloof, detached, disinterested, indifferent, and unconcerned. While all these words mean "not showing or feeling interest," incurious implies an inability to take a normal interest due to dullness of mind or to self-centeredness.

incurious about the world

Although the words aloof and incurious have much in common, aloof suggests a cool reserve arising from a sense of superiority or disdain for inferiors or from shyness.

aloof from his coworkers

The synonyms detached and incurious are sometimes interchangeable, but detached implies an objective attitude achieved through absence of prejudice or selfishness.

observed family gatherings with detached amusement

In some situations, the words disinterested and incurious are roughly equivalent. However, disinterested implies a circumstantial freedom from concern for personal or especially financial advantage that enables one to judge or advise without bias.

judged by a panel of disinterested observers

The words indifferent and incurious are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, indifferent implies neutrality of attitude from lack of inclination, preference, or prejudice.

indifferent to the dictates of fashion

The meanings of unconcerned and incurious largely overlap; however, unconcerned suggests a lack of sensitivity or regard for others' needs or troubles.

unconcerned about the homeless

单词	incurious
释义	incurious adjective in·cu·ri·ous (ˌ)in-ˈkyu̇r-ē-əs : lacking a normal or usual curiosity : uninterested a blank incurious stare incuriosity (ˌ)in-ˌkyu̇r-ē-ˈä-sə-tē noun incuriously (ˌ)in-ˈkyu̇r-ē-əs-lē adverb incuriousness noun Synonyms apathetic casual complacent disinterested indifferent insensible insouciant nonchalant perfunctory pococurante unconcerned uncurious uninterested See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences She is remarkably incurious about the natural world. a quick incurious glance at the pile of junk mail Recent Examples on the Web He’s narrowly focussed on the relentless course of the action, and incurious about its byways, its implications, its material or emotional realities. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 26 May 2022 Paul is just emerging from the incurious phase of childhood and perhaps for the first time is receptive to hearing about the pain of the past. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 May 2022 And for a narrative ostensibly aimed at dismantling Clinton’s self-image, Primary Colors is curiously incurious about his manner and personal affectations. Osita Nwanevu, The New Republic, 25 Apr. 2022 It’s also strikingly incurious about how Emily is often a lousy crook who repeatedly bungles Youcef’s safety rules. Amy Nicholson, Variety, 24 Jan. 2022 Joel and his choir buddy Fred (Hill), a professor at the local agriculture college, aren’t incurious about the larger world the way Tricia is. Washington Post, 14 Jan. 2022 The former boogeyman of the American left, once viewed as rash, incurious and overly trusting of his gut, has been eclipsed by an even more absurd, menacing figure. Washington Post, 1 Sep. 2021 Heart transplant recipients sometimes are incurious about the details of the lives of their donors. Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2021 For Greenwald, the Carlson story has become another example of the perfidy of an incurious media unwilling to question state power. Jacob Silverman, The New Republic, 2 July 2021 See More Word History Etymology Latin incuriosus, from in- + curiosus curious First Known Use circa 1618, in the meaning defined above incurious adjective as in nonchalant having or showing a lack of interest or concern a quick incurious glance at the pile of junk mail Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance nonchalant casual uninterested uncurious disinterested unconcerned apathetic complacent careless indifferent detached perfunctory insouciant stoic calm numb aloof insensible callous cold pococurante halfhearted dispassionate unemotional insensitive tepid remote lukewarm unfeeling heedless listless stolid phlegmatic unimpressed impassive mindless lethargic impervious hard-hearted cool stoical Antonyms & Near Antonyms interested conscientious concerned attentive aware sensitive mindful zealous ardent passionate heedful warm fervent keen caring warmhearted See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of incurious are aloof, detached, disinterested, indifferent, and unconcerned. While all these words mean "not showing or feeling interest," incurious implies an inability to take a normal interest due to dullness of mind or to self-centeredness. incurious about the world Although the words aloof and incurious have much in common, aloof suggests a cool reserve arising from a sense of superiority or disdain for inferiors or from shyness. aloof from his coworkers The synonyms detached and incurious are sometimes interchangeable, but detached implies an objective attitude achieved through absence of prejudice or selfishness. observed family gatherings with detached amusement In some situations, the words disinterested and incurious are roughly equivalent. However, disinterested implies a circumstantial freedom from concern for personal or especially financial advantage that enables one to judge or advise without bias. judged by a panel of disinterested observers The words indifferent and incurious are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, indifferent implies neutrality of attitude from lack of inclination, preference, or prejudice. indifferent to the dictates of fashion The meanings of unconcerned and incurious largely overlap; however, unconcerned suggests a lack of sensitivity or regard for others' needs or troubles. unconcerned about the homeless
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incurious

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