curiosity
noun
cu·ri·os·i·ty
ˌkyu̇r-ē-ˈä-s(ə-)tē 
ˌkyər-
plural curiosities
1
: desire to know:
a
: inquisitive interest in others' concerns : nosiness
The construction inside their house aroused the curiosity of their neighbors.
b
: interest leading to inquiry
intellectual curiosity
Her natural curiosity led her to ask more questions.
2
archaic
: undue nicety or fastidiousness
Examples of curiosity in a Sentence
Her natural curiosity led her to ask more questions.
The arrival of a construction crew at their house attracted the curiosity of their neighbors.
The movie failed to satisfy her curiosity about the assassination.
Tobacco was once a curiosity in Europe.
The antique shop was full of curiosities.
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Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 22 June 2025
Both forums focused on the curiosity about Wembanyama’s trip to China.
—Larry Holder, New York Times, 21 June 2025
But structured frameworks—like Korn Ferry’s Seven Signposts of Leadership Potential or the classic 9-box grid—help leaders assess traits such as curiosity, drive, and capacity for complexity.
—Melanie Hughes, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
The how is always clear, but the why is always just wrapped in mystery and curiosity.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 20 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for curiosity
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“Curiosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curiosity. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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curiosity
noun
cu·ri·os·i·ty
ˌkyu̇r-ē-ˈäs-ət-ē
plural curiosities
1
: an eager desire to learn and often to learn what does not concern one : inquisitiveness
2
a
: something strange or unusual
the curiosities of nature
b
: curio
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