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
  • Once again, Gulf leaders were shocked not just by American disregard for their preferences but also by the revelation of American impotence.
    — MARC LYNCH, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Elci clarified that was a nod to his father’s work ethic, not a disregard for his passing.
    — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of disregard
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  • That was the Cubs’ only runner in scoring position until a defensive indifference allowed Seiya Suzuki to advance to second after a two-out walk in the ninth.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Twenty-seven percent showed indifference, however, possibly demonstrating that most voters would be fine supporting them in a general election, said Christian Grose, a political science professor at the University of Southern California.
    — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of indifference
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“Incuriosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incuriosity. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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