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

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

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

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

From The New Yorker • Dec. 10, 2019

But Wang Lung was made uncomfortable by it, and he looked at the young girl doubtfully, not caring to anger Lotus, but still moved, because he had always a soft heart.

From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck