quizzical

• Se dit d'un regard, d'une expression ou d'un sourire qui montre un mélange d'amusement, de perplexité ou d'interrogation, souvent avec une pointe de moquerie ou de taquinerie.

Describes a look, expression, or smile that suggests someone is amused, puzzled, or questioning something in a slightly mocking or teasing way.

1. Playfully questioning or mockingC1formal

   Expressing mild or playful teasing, often through a questioning or slightly mocking expression.

   Interrogateur et moqueur

   • He gave her a quizzical look after her strange comment.
   • The teacher's quizzical smile made the student wonder what was so funny.
   • She raised a quizzical eyebrow at his outrageous claim.

   Synonymesfacetiousimpishjocularplayfulroguishteasingwaggish

2. Perplexed or puzzledC1formal

   Showing that one is confused or uncertain, as if expecting to know something that one does not.

   perplexe, intrigué

   • The child wore a quizzical expression when asked the difficult question.
   • His quizzical glance suggested he had no idea what was happening.
   • She looked quizzical when the instructions were read aloud.

   Synonymesbaffledbewilderedconfusedinquiringmystifiedperplexedpuzzledquestioning

   Antonymescertainclearknowingsureunderstanding