stare quizzically
Frequency: 6.00.5 per million words
to stare in a puzzled or questioning manner
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- She began to stare quizzically at the strange object in his hand.
- He paused and stared quizzically at the strange device.
- The child would often stare quizzically at new faces, trying to understand them.
- She couldn't help but stare quizzically at his unusual explanation.
- He couldn't help but stare quizzically when she told him her elaborate plan.
- The child stared quizzically at the magician, trying to understand the trick.
- Upon hearing the unusual request, the waiter just stared quizzically for a moment.
- Why are you staring quizzically at me? Did I say something wrong?
- His dog tilted its head and stared quizzically as if asking a question.
- If you stare quizzically at the instructions, it means you don't grasp them.
- Tourists often stare quizzically at local customs they don't understand.
- He had a habit of staring quizzically whenever someone made an unexpected remark.
- I caught her staring quizzically at the painting, trying to decipher its meaning.
- The professor would often stare quizzically at students who gave unconventional answers.
- Don't stare so quizzically; I'll explain everything soon.
- A dog stared quizzically at its owner, tilting its head.
- The professor stared quizzically at the student's unexpected answer.
- She felt his gaze stare quizzically at her from across the room.
- When I mentioned my dream, he could only stare quizzically at me.
- Don't just stare quizzically; ask if you have a question.