Vocabulary
Curiosity
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
a strong desire to know or learn something.
Urdu meaning
تجسس، دلچسپی، شوق
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- Let`s be honest, crypto is no longer a curiosity.
- One hopes this renewed energy will foster greater local pride and curiosity about the cultures that flourished here millennia ago.
- Play taps into the reserves of natural curiosity and intrinsic motivation in children and makes the latter ready for lifelong learning.
- Nearly every Pakistani woman alive has experienced harassment from men, whether it is the stares on the street, unnecessary strictures at home, or constant curiosity about her at work.
- They promote cohesion in society by creating partnerships across various disciplines, besides raising the level of necessary intellectual curiosity, making way for collective decision-making and robust social and public policy.
Synonyms
inquisitiveness, interest, spirit of inquiry, nosiness
Antonyms
indifference, heedlessness, disregard
Curator example
“filled with curiosity, she peered through the window”
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Urdu equivalents where we have them, word relations, and—when generated—real lines from the editorial archive
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