quizzical

Example Sentences

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I got several quizzical looks and perhaps a snicker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

But you should cut this quizzical bank teller some slack.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 21, 2025

He was met with a "quizzical" look from the court usher, who asked him to do a sip test to ensure it was not a toxic substance.

From BBC • Aug. 2, 2024

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

From New York Times • May 2, 2024

The woman examined me some more, quizzical, not quite smiling.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk