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quizzical Synonyms

Another word for quizzical

Choosing another word for quizzical depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Indicating mild or amused perplexity, curiosity, or questioning (especially of a person's facial expression or tone of voice).

Usage Example

"She raised an eyebrow and gave him a inquisitive look when he announced his sudden plan to move abroad."

Strong
inquisitive
questioning
puzzled
perplexed
bemused
inquiring
curious
baffled

• adjective (Context 2)

Gently mocking, teasing, or bantering in a whimsical or eccentric way.

Usage Example

"The essay was written in a teasing tone that poked gentle fun at academic pretension."

Strong
teasing
mocking
wry
arch
ironic
Weak
sardonic
whimsical

Opposites of quizzical

The opposite of quizzical shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

earnest
serious
solemn
comprehending
certain
sincere
unquestioning
blank
See all opposites of quizzical

• Nearby Words

quiz
quizmaster
quizzer
quizzical
quizzically
quoll
quorum

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Quizzical. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/quizzical
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