quizzical

Meanings

• adjective

  Showing or feeling a sense of wonder, surprise, or doubt.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with quizzical
fissical , missical , pisical , visical

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Variants

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quizzical , quizzicalities , quizzicality , quizzically

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Forms

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quizzically, quizzicalness

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Etymology

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From the Latin quaerere 'to ask' or questionable.

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Trivia

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1. Quizzical is the opposite of the word nonchalant, which means showing an unconcerned or indifferent attitude.

2. Quizzical was first used in English in the late 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. curiosity: A strong desire to learn or know something.

2. skepticism: A doubt or disbelief regarding something, especially without sufficient evidence.

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Culture

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Quizzical has been used in literature to describe characters with an inquisitive or skeptical nature, such as Alice in Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland. In art, quizzical expressions are often used to convey curiosity or confusion.

How to Memorize "quizzical"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with a puzzled expression, tilting their head and furrowing their brow. Visualize this image whenever you encounter the word quizzical.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word quizzical with the question mark symbol, which represents uncertainty or inquiry.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Quizzical questions quench curiosity' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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