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Definition of curiousness

curiousness

/ˈkjʊr.i.əs.nəs/
cu · ri · ous · ness
Adverb:curiously
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Adjective:curious
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curiousness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state or quality of having an eager desire to learn, investigate, or know about something; inquisitiveness.

Example

"Her natural curiousness about how machines worked led her to study mechanical engineering."

2

The quality of being strange, unusual, or unexpected; peculiarity.

Example

"The sheer curiousness of the ancient artifact's design baffled the museum curators for decades."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'curiosity' is the standard noun for an eager desire to know or learn, 'curiousness' is less common and is often chosen to emphasize the state of being strange, peculiar, or unusual.

• Rhymes for curiousness

• Nearby Words

curiosity
curious
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curitiba
curl
curler

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Curiousness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/curiousness
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