doubtfully

Example Sentences

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“I’m trying to bring out as many features of the landscape as I possibly can, and shadows hide features,” he tells me, gazing up doubtfully.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 1, 2023

At the center of the room stands a monumental bronze sculpture by Leonardo’s teacher, Verrocchio, showing Saint Thomas poking doubtfully at the wound in the risen Christ’s torso.

From Washington Post • Oct. 28, 2019

When one character calls Dean dangerous, he doubtfully replies: “Dangerous? I’m lactose intolerant.”

From New York Times • Oct. 2, 2017

He dropped his head, thought for a moment and shook his head doubtfully.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2017

“My name’s Kate Wetherall, though my friends call me—” She glanced at the boys, who looked at her doubtfully.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart