doubtfully
Example Sentences
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“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
When one character calls Dean dangerous, he doubtfully replies: “Dangerous? I’m lactose intolerant.”
From New York Times ● Oct. 2, 2017
“Well, if it’s only tar...They say it’s healthy,” she said doubtfully.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
