Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
trick question
noun
/trɪk ˈkwɛs.tʃən/
Definition
A question that is designed to be misleading or to challenge the typical way of thinking.
Examples
- When asked if the answer was ‘yes’, she realized it was a trick question.
- The quiz included a trick question that stumped many participants.
- He loved to throw out trick questions to see who could think outside the box.
Meaning
Trick questions often require careful consideration or a different perspective to answer correctly. They may play on words or rely on assumptions that can lead to incorrect answers.
Synonyms
- puzzle
- mind-bender
- riddle
- conundrum
