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
“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
All the company drew away from Pippin and Sam, who found themselves left alone in a corner, and eyed darkly and doubtfully from a distance.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
