Quizzical
adjective
Act of showing that you are confused, do not understand, or find something strange.
She gave me a quizzical look when I asked her the question.
Often appears as...
- quizzical look
- quizzical expression
adjective
In a questioning or puzzled manner.
The dog tilted his head in a quizzical way.
Often appears as...
- quizzical manner
- quizzical posture
adjective
Act of showing that you are confused, do not understand, or find something strange.
She gave me a quizzical look when I asked her the question.
Often appears as...
- quizzical look
- quizzical expression
adjective
In a questioning or puzzled manner.
The dog tilted his head in a quizzical way.
Often appears as...
- quizzical manner
- quizzical posture
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Pro Tip 1/3Confusion Cue
Use 'quizzical' to suggest that someone is confused about what you said or did.
His quizzical gaze lingered, unclear about my intentions.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Doubt
Conveys a mild or gentle doubt, not strong suspicion or disbelief.
She had a quizzical expression when I explained the game rules.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Amused
'Quizzical' often implies finding something amusing in what is confusing.
Upon hearing the pun, he shot me a quizzical look.
Pro Tip 1/3Confusion Cue
Use 'quizzical' to suggest that someone is confused about what you said or did.
His quizzical gaze lingered, unclear about my intentions.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Doubt
Conveys a mild or gentle doubt, not strong suspicion or disbelief.
She had a quizzical expression when I explained the game rules.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Amused
'Quizzical' often implies finding something amusing in what is confusing.
Upon hearing the pun, he shot me a quizzical look.
Pro Tip 1/3Confusion Cue
Use 'quizzical' to suggest that someone is confused about what you said or did.
His quizzical gaze lingered, unclear about my intentions.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Doubt
Conveys a mild or gentle doubt, not strong suspicion or disbelief.
She had a quizzical expression when I explained the game rules.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Amused
'Quizzical' often implies finding something amusing in what is confusing.
Upon hearing the pun, he shot me a quizzical look.
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Why tech needs the...
And there's some silence, some quizzical looks. Finally, my chief of staff says, "That is a great idea." "Jeff is wicked smart. He's brilliant. He'll figure it out. Let's send him in there."
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Why tech needs the...
And there's some silence, some quizzical looks. Finally, my chief of staff says, "That is a great idea." "Jeff is wicked smart. He's brilliant. He'll figure it out. Let's send him in there."
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Quote examples
David Baddiel
English Comedian
Baddiel is a slightly quizzical name - it comes from Latvia but people thought it sounded vaguely Hindustani or something. I thought it might be a good idea to write a body swap movie, like 'Trading Places' or 'Freaky Friday,' about somebody who believes they are one thing but suddenly become another.
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Ted Rall
American Cartoonist
When you have birds you stare at them a lot and their eyes are recessed on their head. When they look at something they tilt their head in a quizzical expression.
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William Shatner
Canadian Actor
I'm just quizzical about how things work and why things are.
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David Baddiel
English Comedian
Baddiel is a slightly quizzical name - it comes from Latvia but people thought it sounded vaguely Hindustani or something. I thought it might be a good idea to write a body swap movie, like 'Trading Places' or 'Freaky Friday,' about somebody who believes they are one thing but suddenly become another.
Quote examples
Ted Rall
American Cartoonist
When you have birds you stare at them a lot and their eyes are recessed on their head. When they look at something they tilt their head in a quizzical expression.
Quote examples
William Shatner
Canadian Actor
I'm just quizzical about how things work and why things are.
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