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

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

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

He dropped his head, thought for a moment and shook his head doubtfully.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2017

I asked doubtfully, struggling to see his face through the flashlight beam.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs