quizzical

Example Sentences

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But you should cut this quizzical bank teller some slack.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 21, 2025

MILAN—When Rich Ross and his husband decided to buy a home in Milan, they were met with quizzical looks from their friends in Los Angeles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 4, 2025

We will miss the quizzical expression, and the raised left eyebrow, as he fielded questions.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2024

As the track played, quizzical expressions came over a few jurors’ faces.

From New York Times • May 2, 2024

Jackson and Pierrot were still looking toward their aunt who dismissed them now with a quizzical tilt of her head and a faint nod.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan