doubtfully

Example Sentences

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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

“Well, I hope they do,” the man said, doubtfully.

From The New Yorker • Dec. 10, 2019

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

But in a little while he stopped suddenly and sniffed the air doubtfully, hissing as if he was troubled or displeased again.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien