curiosity

Definitions

A strong desire to know or learn something.

A strange or unusual object or fact that arouses interest.

Examples

Her natural curiosity led her to explore the hidden corners of the old library.

The child's curiosity about the stars prompted him to ask many questions.

Synonyms

inquisitiveness interest prying nosiness wonder investigation scrutiny

Antonyms

apathy indifference disinterest unconcern detachment insouciance boredom