doubtfully

Example Sentences

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Doubtfully, the passenger pays the cabby and walks over to try the door of the store.

From Time Magazine Archive

Doubtfully, Ralph laid the small end of the shell against his mouth and blew.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding

Doubtfully, reluctantly, leaving his patrol disgustedly waiting, Corporal Watts slowly descended the incline, crossed the broad, hard-beaten road, then, obviously embarrassed at the presence of Dora Mayhew, demanded further information before he obeyed.

From Lanier of the Cavalry or, A Week's Arrest by King, Charles

Doubtfully Mr. Delamater shook his handsome auburn head.

From Flowing Gold by Beach, Rex Ellingwood

Doubtfully, reluctantly, he was smelling at the prostrate human creature.

From The Guilty River by Collins, Wilkie