quizzical

Example Sentences

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Wise said he enjoys the memes generated by Ohtani’s facial expressions — some giddy, some bemused, some quizzical.

From Los Angeles Times

It begins not with a typical fanfare salute, but a quizzical, searching line for solo trombone that soon is cushioned by pungent, soft-spoken brass chords.

From New York Times

Andsnes takes a subdued, almost quizzical approach to the refined, intricate first movement, and makes every note matter in a sparkling performance of the animated finale.

From New York Times

Plus, Field says, the #MeToo movement prompted lots of people to raise a quizzical eyebrow at hugs in the workplace.

From Washington Post

“Surely,” her quizzical look is meant to convey, “you cannot have meant to accuse me of fraud. I must have misheard you.”

From Washington Post