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curiosity Synonyms

Another word for curiosity

Choosing another word for curiosity depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A strong desire to know, learn, or investigate something.

Usage Example

"The children's natural inquisitiveness about how machines work led them to join the robotics club."

Strongest
inquisitiveness
Strong
interest
intrigue
wonder
nosiness

• noun (Context 2)

An unusual, rare, or intriguing object, fact, or phenomenon that arouses interest.

Usage Example

"The antique shop was filled with fascinating curiosities collected from around the world."

Strongest
oddity
curio
rarity
Strong
novelty
peculiarity
anomaly

Opposites of curiosity

The opposite of curiosity shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

incuriosity
indifference
apathy
uninterest
disinterest
See all opposites of curiosity

• Nearby Words

cure
curfew
curio
curiosity
curious
curiously
curiousness

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Curiosity. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/curiosity
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