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incuriousness
[/ɪnˈkjʊəriəsnəs/]
noun
falta de curiosidade
1.
The quality or state of being incurious; lack of curiosity or interest in something
His incuriousness about world events surprised his colleagues.
A falta de curiosidade dele sobre os eventos mundiais surpreendeu seus colegas.
2.
Indifference or apathy toward learning or understanding new things
The student's incuriousness made it difficult for him to excel academically.
A desinteresse do aluno dificultava seu desempenho acadêmico.
Synonyms
apathy
indifference
disinterest
lack of interest
unconcern
listlessness
Antonyms
curiosity
inquisitiveness
interest
eagerness
enthusiasm
concern
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
falta de curiosidade
Common standard usage
São Paulo
desinteresse
More commonly used synonym in urban areas
Portugal
incuriosidade
Rare but direct Portuguese equivalent
Related Idioms & Phrases
couldn't care less
not give a hoot
turn a blind eye
be indifferent to
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