quizzically
In confused manner
Quizzically describes doing something in a questioning or mildly puzzled manner, typically with a hint of amusement or skepticism: She raised an eyebrow quizzically.
The word usually modifies looks, glances, or expressions that seem to ask "really?" without speaking.
Thoroughly confused, uncertain
- baffledUtterly unable to understand
- bewilderedThoroughly puzzled and confused
- confusedUnable to understand
- mystifiedUtterly unable to understand
befuddled · nonplussed · flummoxed · stumped · uncertain · disoriented · muddled · confounded
Mildly confused, distracted
- wryDryly mocking in tone
- playfulInclined toward fun
- teasingPlayful, mild ridicule
- mischievousPlayfully causing trouble
whimsical · lighthearted · ironic · sardonic · droll · half-smile · smirking · twinkle
Feeling curiosity about something
- questioningSeeking answers through inquiry
- intriguedHad curiosity aroused
- interestedEager to know more
- probingThoroughly investigating something
searching · inquiring · examining · scrutinizing · pondering · studying · observing · attentive
Uncertain of truth
- disbelievingRefusing to accept something
- suspiciousInclined to distrust
- unconvincedNot yet believing
- incredulousExpressing unwillingness to believe
cynical · distrustful · wary · dubious · questioning · challenging · side-eye · raised eyebrow
perplexed
Thoroughly confused, uncertain
- baffledUtterly unable to understand
- bewilderedThoroughly puzzled and confused
- confusedUnable to understand
mystified · befuddled · nonplussed · flummoxed · stumped · uncertain · disoriented · muddled · confounded · discombobulated
bemused
Mildly confused, distracted
mischievous · whimsical · lighthearted · ironic · sardonic · droll · half-smile · smirking · twinkle · knowing look
wondering
Feeling curiosity about something
- questioningSeeking answers through inquiry
- intriguedHad curiosity aroused
- interestedEager to know more
probing · searching · inquiring · examining · scrutinizing · pondering · studying · observing · attentive · watchful
doubtful
Uncertain of truth
- disbelievingRefusing to accept something
- suspiciousInclined to distrust
- unconvincedNot yet believing
incredulous · cynical · distrustful · wary · dubious · questioning · challenging · side-eye · raised eyebrow · scoffing
quizzicallyassuredly
With full certainty
confidently · knowingly · certainly · understandingly · comprehendingly
quizzicallycredulously
With excessive trustfulness
trustfully · confidingly · uncritically · naively · unquestioningly