Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
idle-curiosity
noun
ˈaɪ.dəl kjʊəˈrɪə.sɪ.ti
Definition
A desire to learn about something that does not have any significant importance or relevance.
Examples
- She picked up the book out of idle curiosity, flipping through the pages without any intention of reading it cover to cover.
- His idle curiosity about the strange noise in the attic led him to investigate, only to find a raccoon.
Meaning
Idle curiosity refers to a casual or superficial interest in something without a serious purpose or intention to act upon that interest.
Synonyms
- passing interest
- fleeting curiosity
- superficial interest
