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   curious

   /ˈkjʊərɪəs/

   adjective

   • 1. eager to know or learn something: "I began to be curious about the whereabouts of the bride and groom"
   • ▪ expressing curiosity: "a curious stare" Similar inquisitiveintriguedinterestedeager to knowdying to knowburning with curiosityagogquizzicalinquiringsearchingprobingqueryingquestioninginterrogativeperplexedpuzzledbaffledmystifiedinformal:nosynosy-parkersnoopynebbyOpposite uninterested
   • 2. strange; unusual: "a curious sensation overwhelmed her" Similar strangeoddpeculiarfunnyunusualbizarreweirdeccentricqueerunexpectedunfamiliarabnormalout of the ordinaryatypicalanomalousuntypicaldifferentout of the waysurprisingincongruousextraordinaryremarkablepuzzlingmystifyingmysteriousperplexingbafflingunaccountableinexplicableirregularsingularoffbeatunconventionalunorthodoxoutlandishoff-centreaberrantfreakfreakishdeviantuncannyeerieunnaturalout of the commonoutréuncoinformal:off the wallwackyrumwackoOpposite ordinary
   • ▪ (of books) erotic or pornographic. euphemistic

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French curios, from Latin curiosus ‘careful’, from cura ‘care’. curious (sense 2) dates from the early 18th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. curiousness noun

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2. www.psychologytoday.com › au › blogHow Curiosity Enhances Public Speaking - Psychology Today

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   1 day ago · Key points. Curiosity enhances engagement, boosting heart rate in stressful situations. High curiosity turns unmet challenges into disappointment. Less curious individuals view tasks as threats ...

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4. greatergood.berkeley.edu › article › itemHow Curious Are People From Different Backgrounds? - Greater Good

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   Sep 18, 2024 · In relationships, curiosity is the engine of friendship and collaboration; interviews and conversations are exercises in trying to satisfy our curiosity, which can sometimes feel insatiable.

5. jefmenguin.com › stay-curiousStay Curious: The Secret to Staying Ahead | Jef Menguin

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   5 days ago · Curiosity is what keeps you growing, evolving, and staying ahead. Don’t limit yourself to the surface level—dive deeper. Whether it’s something you read in an email or an idea you overheard in a meeting, stay curious. Ask the next question. Experiment with the answer. Because here’s the truth: curiosity isn’t just about getting ahead.

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   Sep 14, 2024 · While many people think they are intelligent, sometimes it's not book smarts that matter. Here are 10 signs you're a naturally curious person who is way smarter than most.

7. thedirect.com › article › shiksa-nobody-wants-this-meaning-showWhat's a Shiksa In 'Nobody Wants This'? Meaning In Show Explained

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   1 day ago · The word "Shiksa" came up in the new series Nobody Wants This, leading many to wonder what that word actually means. The word first appears in the first episode of the new Netflix series starring Kristen Bell and is also in the second episode's title. According to Deadline, Shiksa was actually the show's original working title prior to Netflix ...

8. gulfnews.com › friday › wellbeingThe psychology of serendipity: Does luck favour the curious ones?

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   1 day ago · A curious mind might view a random encounter as something worth exploring, leading to a new friendship, partnership or even a career breakthrough. “Without curiosity, those moments might be ...

9. www.aconsciousrethink.com › 37609People Who Possess True Wisdom Display These 12 Behaviors

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   Sep 9, 2024 · They are perpetually curious. For many wise people, one of their favorite words is “why?”. They’re curious about most things they come across, and they are just as interested to learn how electricity works as why some plant species are interdependent, or how to cook their favorite meals.