incurious

adjective

in·​cu·​ri·​ous (ˌ)in-ˈkyu̇r-ē-əs 

: lacking a normal or usual curiosity : uninterested

a blank incurious stare

incuriosity

(ˌ)in-ˌkyu̇r-ē-ˈä-sə-tē 

noun

incuriously

(ˌ)in-ˈkyu̇r-ē-əs-lē 

adverb

incuriousness noun

Synonyms

• apathetic
• casual
• complacent
• disinterested
• indifferent
• insensible
• insouciant
• nonchalant
• perfunctory
• pococurante
• unconcerned
• uncurious
• uninterested

Choose the Right Synonym for incurious

indifferent, unconcerned, incurious, aloof, detached, disinterested mean not showing or feeling interest.

indifferent implies neutrality of attitude from lack of inclination, preference, or prejudice.

indifferent to the dictates of fashion

unconcerned suggests a lack of sensitivity or regard for others' needs or troubles.

unconcerned about the homeless

incurious implies an inability to take a normal interest due to dullness of mind or to self-centeredness.

incurious about the world

aloof suggests a cool reserve arising from a sense of superiority or disdain for inferiors or from shyness.

aloof from his coworkers

detached implies an objective attitude achieved through absence of prejudice or selfishness.

observed family gatherings with detached amusement

disinterested implies a circumstantial freedom from concern for personal or especially financial advantage that enables one to judge or advise without bias.

judged by a panel of disinterested observers

Examples of incurious in a Sentence

She is remarkably incurious about the natural world.

a quick incurious glance at the pile of junk mail

Recent Examples on the Web

The food stash, the waste disposal, none of that comes into play, and the characters are wholly incurious about whatever’s going on outside their cave. —Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024

As the other geese remained tucked in their warm positions, incurious, Edes scanned the field. —Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024

The Senate has proven to be just as incurious as the high court; Worrell’s suspension was not examined in the 2024 session. —Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2024

Readers will come away convinced that the Bush administration was led by a self-confident, simplistic, and incurious president and advisers notable for their arrogance and irresponsibility. —Melvyn P. Leffler, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2020

Word History

Etymology

Latin incuriosus, from in- + curiosus curious

First Known Use

circa 1618, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

incurious

adjective

in·​cu·​ri·​ous (ˈ)in-ˈkyu̇r-ē-əs 

: showing no interest or concern : indifferent

incuriously adverb