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inquisitive Antonyms

Opposite of inquisitive

Because the opposite of inquisitive shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having or showing a keen interest in learning things; curious and eager to acquire knowledge.

Usage Example

"The uncurious young student asked thoughtful questions throughout the science lecture."

Strongest
uncurious
incurious
uninterested
Strong
indifferent
apathetic

• adjective (Context 2)

Unduly curious about the affairs of others; prying.

Usage Example

"She drew the curtains to shield her living room from the unintrusive glances of the neighbors."

Strongest
unintrusive
Strong
discreet
unconcerned
aloof

Similar words to inquisitive

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

curious
nosy
prying
inquiring
snooping
questioning
investigative
intrusive
See all synonyms of inquisitive

• Nearby Words

inquiring
inquiringly
inquiry
inquisitive
inquisitively
inquisitiveness
inroad

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