QUIZZICAL Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word quizzical. (close relations)
Definition of QUIZZICAL
Best Alternative Words for QUIZZICAL
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mocking | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule • playfully vexing (especially by ridicule) | ||||||||
questioning | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a request for information adjective satellite • perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know) • marked by or given to doubt • showing curiosity | ||||||||
bemused | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • deeply absorbed in thought • perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment | ||||||||
curious | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • eager to investigate and learn or learn more (sometimes about others' concerns) adjective satellite • beyond or deviating from the usual or expected | ||||||||
doubtful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • open to doubt or suspicion • fraught with uncertainty or doubt • unsettled in mind or opinion | ||||||||
dubious | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • fraught with uncertainty or doubt • open to doubt or suspicion • not convinced | ||||||||
inquisitive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • showing curiosity • inquiring or appearing to inquire | ||||||||
interrogative | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • relating to verbs in the so-called interrogative mood • relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation noun • a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply • some linguists consider interrogative sentences to constitute a mood | ||||||||
ironic | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • humorously sarcastic or mocking • characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is | ||||||||
perplexed | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment | ||||||||
puzzled | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • filled with bewilderment | ||||||||
sardonic | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking | ||||||||
skeptical | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion • marked by or given to doubt | ||||||||
speculative | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • not financially safe or secure • not based on fact or investigation • showing curiosity | ||||||||
suspicious | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • openly distrustful and unwilling to confide • not as expected | ||||||||
uncertain | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance • not established beyond doubt; still undecided or unknown • not established or confirmed • not certain to occur; not inevitable adjective satellite • subject to change • not consistent or dependable • ambiguous (especially in the negative) | ||||||||
wondering | verb, adverbv, adv | |||||||
adjective satellite • showing curiosity | ||||||||
teasing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances • playful vexation • the act of removing tangles from you hair with a comb adjective satellite • playfully vexing (especially by ridicule) • arousing sexual desire without intending to satisfy it • causing irritation or annoyance |