stare quizzically

Frequency: 6.00.5 per million words

to stare in a puzzled or questioning manner

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Examples (20)

  • 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.