incurious

adjective

in·​cu·​ri·​ous (ˌ)in-ˈkyu̇r-ē-əs How to pronounce incurious (audio)
: lacking a normal or usual curiosity : uninterested
a blank incurious stare
incuriously adverb
incuriousness noun
Choose the Right Synonym for incurious

indifferent, unconcerned, incurious, aloof, detached, disinterested mean not showing or feeling interest.

indifferent implies neutrality of attitude from lack of inclination, preference, or prejudice.

indifferent to the dictates of fashion

unconcerned suggests a lack of sensitivity or regard for others' needs or troubles.

unconcerned about the homeless

incurious implies an inability to take a normal interest due to dullness of mind or to self-centeredness.

incurious about the world

aloof suggests a cool reserve arising from a sense of superiority or disdain for inferiors or from shyness.

aloof from his coworkers

detached implies an objective attitude achieved through absence of prejudice or selfishness.

observed family gatherings with detached amusement

disinterested implies a circumstantial freedom from concern for personal or especially financial advantage that enables one to judge or advise without bias.

judged by a panel of disinterested observers

Examples of incurious in a Sentence

She is remarkably incurious about the natural world. a quick incurious glance at the pile of junk mail
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As the other geese remained tucked in their warm positions, incurious, Edes scanned the field. Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024 The Senate has proven to be just as incurious as the high court; Worrell’s suspension was not examined in the 2024 session. Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2024 Readers will come away convinced that the Bush administration was led by a self-confident, simplistic, and incurious president and advisers notable for their arrogance and irresponsibility. Melvyn P. Leffler, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2020 The film is, like Dunst’s Lee and her longtime colleagues Joel (Wagner Moura) and Sammy (Stephen McKinley Henderson), coldly, deliberately incurious about the combatants and the victims. Amy Nicholson, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for incurious 

Word History

Etymology

Latin incuriosus, from in- + curiosus curious

First Known Use

circa 1618, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of incurious was circa 1618

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Cite this Entry

“Incurious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incurious. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

incurious

adjective
in·​cu·​ri·​ous (ˈ)in-ˈkyu̇r-ē-əs How to pronounce incurious (audio)
: showing no interest or concern : indifferent
incuriously adverb
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