doubtfully

Example Sentences

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"This is what he looks like now?" asks Bradford University's Prof Hassan Ugail doubtfully.

From BBC • Sep. 1, 2025

“I suppose I could look for it in the morning,” she replies doubtfully.

From Washington Post • Feb. 8, 2022

Even then, it’s oddly disowned and unidiomatic: “Everyone at school is saying that I’m a gay,” Trevor tells us, doubtfully.

From New York Times • Nov. 10, 2021

“I don’t know, dude,” the other deputy replies doubtfully.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 18, 2021

Ralph looked at him doubtfully and laid the conch on the tree trunk.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding