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Definitions

quizzical

[kwiz-i-kuhl] / ˈkwɪz ɪ kəl /
ADJECTIVE
appearing confused or curious
Synonyms
STRONGEST
incredulous mocking sardonic
WEAK
amusing aporetic arch bantering derisive disbelieving eccentric inquiring inquisitive odd probing quaint questioning searching show-me skeptical supercilious suspicious teasing unbelieving unusual
Antonyms
WEAK
certain understanding

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

One of them, Joseph Flores, glided toward a student table to help a girl with a quizzical expression.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2025

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

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2024

Jacquel turned and looked at him with dark brown eyes as quizzical and cold as a desert dog’s.

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman