Pronunciation: /ˈkwɪzɪkəl/
adjective showing or expressing puzzlement, curiosity, or disbelief
A1 She gave him a quizzical look when he asked for directions.
A2 The dog tilted its head in a quizzical manner when hearing a strange noise.
B1 The teacher's quizzical expression made the students wonder if they had answered the question correctly.
B2 His quizzical tone indicated that he was skeptical about the new proposal.
C1 The detective gave a quizzical smile as he pieced together the clues of the case.
C2 Her quizzical attitude towards authority figures often led to interesting debates in the workplace.
formal She raised a quizzical eyebrow at his unusual request.
informal I shot him a quizzical look when he mentioned skydiving.
slang My friend gave me a quizzical side-eye when I told her I was going to start a food blog.
figurative The painting's abstract composition left viewers with a quizzical expression on their faces.
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