Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sheer-curiosity

noun
/ʃɪr kjuːˈrɪsɪti/
Definition
A strong desire to learn or know about something simply for the sake of knowledge.
Examples
  • My sheer curiosity led me to explore the old abandoned house.
  • They answered the questions out of sheer curiosity about the experiment.
Meaning
Sheer curiosity refers to the intrinsic motivation to explore or understand something without any practical purpose or expectation of benefit.
Synonyms
  • inquisitiveness
  • wonder
  • interest
  • curiosity