doubtfully
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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
If the proprietor signals for you to come back, turn around doubtfully and slowly walk back a few steps to see if she is serious.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 2, 2022
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
“You could call for a taxi from Alamogordo,” the clerk said doubtfully.
From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan
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