quizzical

/kwˈɪzɪkə‍l/

/ˈkwɪzəkəɫ/

quizzical

perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)

playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)

synonyms : mocking

Examples

1. We're the generation of instant gratification and quizzical suspicion.

2. 'let's get quizzical'?

3. And Dr. Donald, with his lovely smile and quizzical eyes, paused for a long time.

4. As I walked, I was met with a quizzical gaze from our staff investigator.