incurious

in·cu·ri·ous

adj \(ˌ)in-ˈkyu̇r-ē-əs\

Definition of INCURIOUS

: lacking a normal or usual curiosity : uninterested <a blank incurious stare>

— in·cu·ri·os·i·ty \-ˌkyu̇r-ē-ˈä-sə-tē\ noun

— in·cu·ri·ous·ly \-ˈkyu̇r-ē-əs-lē\ adverb

— in·cu·ri·ous·ness noun

Examples of INCURIOUS

1. She is remarkably incurious about the natural world.
2. <a quick incurious glance at the pile of junk mail>

Origin of INCURIOUS

Latin incuriosus, from in- + curiosus curious

First Known Use: circa 1618

Related to INCURIOUS

Synonyms: apathetic, casual, complacent, disinterested, indifferent, insensible, insouciant, nonchalant, perfunctory, pococurante, unconcerned, uncurious, uninterested

Antonyms: concerned, interested

Related Words: halfhearted, lukewarm, tepid; aloof, cold, numb, remote, unemotional; callous, hard-hearted, insensitive, unfeeling; calm, cool, detached, dispassionate; careless, heedless, mindless; impassive, impervious, phlegmatic, stoic (or stoical), stolid; lethargic, listless; unimpressed

Near Antonyms: attentive, aware, conscientious, heedful, mindful; caring, sensitive, warmhearted; ardent, fervent, keen, passionate, warm, zealous

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Rhymes with INCURIOUS

injurious, luxurious, penurious, perjurious, usurious