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curious Synonyms

Another word for curious

Choosing another word for curious depends on context, so the 19 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 inquisitive students asked the visiting astronomer dozens of questions about black holes."

Strongest
inquisitive
inquiring
Strong
interested
questioning
searching
probing
investigative
Weak
nosy
prying

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
peculiar
unusual
strange
odd
Strong
singular
novel
bizarre
quaint
extraordinary
anomalous

Opposites of curious

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

incurious
indifferent
ordinary
uninquisitive
uninterested
commonplace
apathetic
normal
See all opposites of curious

• Nearby Words

curfew
curio
curiosity
curious
curiously
curiousness
curl

Cite this Entry

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