doubtfully

Example Sentences

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“I suppose I could look for it in the morning,” she replies doubtfully.

From Washington Post • Feb. 8, 2022

“I don’t know, dude,” the other deputy replies doubtfully.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 18, 2021

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

“If you say,” said Frog doubtfully ... ... but for once the gods were listening, and their chance came much sooner than that.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin