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Definition of incuriosity

incuriosity

/ˌɪnˌkjʊɹ.iˈɑː.sə.ti/
in · cu · ri · os · i · ty
Adverb:incuriously
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Plural:incuriosities
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Adjective:incurious
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incuriosity Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A lack of interest, inquisitiveness, or desire to learn and investigate; intellectual indifference.

Example

"The professor lamented the profound incuriosity of students who never read beyond the assigned textbook."

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• Rhymes for incuriosity

• Nearby Words

incur
incurable
incurably
incuriosity
incurrence
incursion
indebted

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin incuriositas ('negligence, carelessness'), formed from the privative prefix in- ('not') and curiositas ('eagerness for knowledge, inquisitiveness'), from Latin cura ('care, attention').

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