What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
incurious
Example
He was incurious about the world around him and never bothered to learn anything new. [incurious: adjective]
Example
Her incuriosity led her to miss out on many opportunities for personal growth. [incuriosity: noun]
uninquisitive
Example
The student was uninquisitive and rarely asked questions during class. [uninquisitive: adjective]
Example
His uninquisitiveness prevented him from fully understanding the complexities of the issue. [uninquisitiveness: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Incurious is more common than uninquisitive in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between incurious and uninquisitive?
Incurious is more formal than uninquisitive, making it more appropriate for academic or professional contexts.
