Synonyms for

Curiosity

Verb / ˌkjʊri:ˈɑ:sʌti: / Another word for curiosity — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Curiosity means a strong desire to know or learn something.

Synonyms & similar words

peculiarity oddment wonder rarity oddity curio inquisitiveness interest eagerness inquiringness nosiness investigation exploration probing delve examine research study analysis scrutiny interrogation questioning examining discovery observation perusal

Synonyms by register

Formal

inquisitiveness interest inquiry investigation

Informal

nosiness prying curiosity

Literary

wonder fascination itch

Antonyms

apathy indifference disinterest complacency boredom unconcern

Common collocations

  • intense curiosity
  • burning curiosity
  • natural curiosity
  • spark curiosity
  • satisfy curiosity
  • feed curiosity
  • out of curiosity

Word family

noun curiosity
verb curious
adjective curious
adverb curiously

Usage note

Curiosity generally has a positive connotation, implying a desire to learn. 'Nosiness' and 'prying' are negative terms for excessive curiosity about others' affairs.

Example sentences

  1. Curiosity is what drives us to learn new things.
  2. She had a great curiosity about the world and its mysteries.
  3. His curiosity about the stars led him to become an astronomer.
  4. Curiosity is a natural human trait that helps us understand the world around us.
  5. The cat's curiosity got the best of it and it got stuck in the tree.

Quotes

  • Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning. - William Arthur Ward
  • The important thing is not to stop questioning. - Albert Einstein
  • The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity. - Dorothy Parker

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