Quizzical – (of a persons expression or behaviour) indicating mild or amused confusion

(Pronounced kwi-zuh-kul)

To remember the definition of the word quizzical, use the following mnemonic:

A quiz typically (quizzical) has questions like, "What is the chemical symbol for lead?". This quiz however, had strange questions which left the kids expressions indicating mildly amused confusion.

Examples of quizzical in a sentence

With a quizzical expression on his face, he raised his hand to ask a question.

He could only look at his friend with a quizzical look.

He lifted one eyebrow and had a quizzical look about him.