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curious Antonyms

Opposite of curious

Because the opposite of curious shifts with each meaning, the 14 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Eager to know, learn, or investigate something; showing a strong desire for knowledge or information.

Usage Example

"The incurious students asked the visiting astronomer dozens of questions about black holes."

Strongest
incurious
uninquisitive
indifferent
uninterested
apathetic
Strong
disinterested
bored

• adjective (Context 2)

Strange, unusual, or unexpected enough to arouse interest or speculation.

Usage Example

"The archaeologist discovered a ordinary bronze artifact covered in unfamiliar symbols."

Strongest
ordinary
normal
commonplace
Strong
conventional
typical
unremarkable
familiar

Similar words to curious

Words similar to curious shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

inquisitive
peculiar
strange
odd
inquiring
unusual
interested
singular
See all synonyms of curious

• Nearby Words

curdle
cure
curiosity
curious
curiously
curiousness
curl

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Curious. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/curious
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