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uncurious Meaning & Definition

ˌən-ˈkyu̇r-ē-əs

What Does Uncurious Mean?

Uncurious is an adjective that means lacking a normal or usual curiosity.

Uncurious in Brief

Part of speechadjective
Pronunciation/ˌən-ˈkyu̇r-ē-əs/
Syllables4
Synonymsapathetic, casual and complacent
Antonymsconcerned, interested and attentive
Comparative / superlativemore uncurious, most uncurious
First known use1570

Uncurious Definition (Adjective)

  1. lacking a normal or usual curiosity : not curious : incurious

    Deaver's President is every bit the benignly self-assured, uncurious fellow portrayed by many less friendly observers.

Synonyms of Uncurious

Uncurious synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Uncurious

Uncurious in a Sentence

Deaver's President is every bit the benignly self-assured, uncurious fellow portrayed by many less friendly observers.

how can you be so uncurious about the world around you?

Word Forms & Grammar

uncurious

uncurious (comparative more uncurious, superlative most uncurious)

Origin of Uncurious

From un- +‎ curious.

First Known Use

circa 1570

How Do You Say Uncurious?

You say uncurious as /ˌən-ˈkyu̇r-ē-əs/. It has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (kyu̇r).

Frequently Asked Questions About Uncurious

What part of speech is uncurious?

Uncurious is an adjective.

What is another word for uncurious?

Words with a similar meaning to uncurious include apathetic, casual and complacent. See the full list of uncurious synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of uncurious?

The opposite of uncurious can be expressed with words like concerned, interested, attentive and aware.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of uncurious?

The comparative form is more uncurious and the superlative form is most uncurious.

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