curiousness

== English == === Etymology === From curious + -ness. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈkjʊəɹi.əsnəs/ === Noun === curiousness (usually uncountable, plural curiousnesses) (uncountable) Curiosity; inquisitiveness. (dated) The state of being curious; exactness of workmanship; ingenuity of contrivance. (obsolete) Care; carefulness; pains. (countable) The product or result of being curious. ==== Synonyms ==== curiosity