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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The lawsuit alleges that Abrazo staff displayed a conscious disregard for Kaelen’s physical safety and well-being.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026 -
The Germans ruled here with complete disregard for common decency.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Let’s choose forgiveness over judgement, kindness over indifference, and bridges to one another instead of walls.—
Chick Pritchard,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
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In October 2025, she was handed a life sentence, the court noting her indifference to the consequences of her actions.—
Daria Tarasova-Markina,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Incuriosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incuriosity. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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