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
Ralph looked at him doubtfully and laid the conch on the tree trunk.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
