incuriosity

noun

Definition of incuriositynext
as in disregard
lack of interest or concern a teacher who is trying to overcome her students' entrenched incuriosity about world events

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  1. disregard
  2. indifference
Noun
  • All of these detention facilities have in common a fundamental disregard for our health and well-being.
    — Brady Tillett, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026
  • Some even disregard practice, seeing shootouts as a lottery, though preparation is generally crucial.
    — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of disregard
Noun
  • Sly and the Family Stone would join those bands on the charts soon enough, but their debut was released just after the Summer of Love to public indifference.
    — Al Shipley, SPIN, 7 July 2026
  • Fairbanks then walked Max Muncy, who moved to second on defensive indifference, and Heim delivered a two-run single.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
Definition of indifference
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“Incuriosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incuriosity. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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