INCURIOUSNESS Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

incuriousness

noun

Definition of incuriousness

as in disregard

lack of interest or concern her husband's utter incuriousness about her work was especially galling to her

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disregard

Noun

In addition, the jury found the two deputies acted with reckless disregard and awarded $10 million in punitive damages.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
Waititi’s the opposite of a detailed world-builder, which can be a good quality — his joyful disregard is what made his first Thor film so enjoyable.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026

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incuriousness

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