Definition

Not interested in learning or knowing about things; showing no curiosity.

Example

He remained incurious about the world around him, never asking questions or seeking new experiences.

Conversation

Have you noticed how some people are just so incurious about the world around them?

Yeah, it’s surprising how they don’t ask questions at all.

I guess it must be nice to live without that pressure of curiosity.

True, but I think being curious makes life a lot more interesting!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Incurious → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "curiosus" (from Latin, meaning curious or eager to know). The word "incurious" means not curious or lacking interest in knowing or learning about something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being combined with 'curious' — this helps you remember that 'incurious' means lacking curiosity.

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