protestingly

These bleeding hearts, especially busybodies-in-Iaw and nosy neighbors, scream protestingly: 'Who'll take care of the next baby?'

From Time Magazine Archive

The railroads of the country continued last week to puff protestingly down the long earning decline which began after the market break last fall.

From Time Magazine Archive

Bessie’s hands were on his chest, her fingers spreading protestingly open, pushing him away.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright

The cows lifted their heads, bellowing protestingly; their breath steamed before them in the chill air.

From The Pioneers by Katharine Susannah Prichard

"Surely she's too young to be mercenary—girls of her age usually prefer the poor one!" cried Wyn, protestingly.

From The Tree of Knowledge A Novel by Mrs. Baillie Reynolds