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curious disposition

[ˈkjʊriəs dɪˈspɒzɪʃən]
noun phrasefemininepl: curious dispositions / disposições curiosas
disposição curiosa
1. A natural tendency or inclination to be inquisitive, interested in learning, and eager to know about things
Her curious disposition led her to explore every corner of the museum.
Sua disposição curiosa a levou a explorar cada canto do museu.
2. A habitual manner or temperament characterized by a desire to investigate or understand things deeply
With a curious disposition, he questioned everything he encountered.
Com uma disposição curiosa, ele questionava tudo o que encontrava.
Synonyms
inquisitive natureinquiring mindthirst for knowledgeinquisitivenesscuriositydisposition to inquire
Antonyms
indifferenceapathydisinterestincurious nature

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
disposição curiosa / natureza curiosa
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
disposição curiosa
Common in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
disposição curiosa / jeito curioso
May use 'jeito' colloquially for disposition or manner
Portugal
disposição curiosa / índole curiosa
May use 'índole' as alternative for innate disposition

Related Idioms & Phrases

curiosity killed the cat
have a nose for something
stick one's nose into something
satisfaction brought it back
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