doubtful
adjective
of uncertain outcome or result.
doubtfully
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a word derived from
doubtful.
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
I make a show of scratching my face doubtfully.
From The New Yorker ● Jun. 25, 2018
When one character calls Dean dangerous, he doubtfully replies: “Dangerous? I’m lactose intolerant.”
From New York Times ● Oct. 2, 2017
‘Another way!’ said Frodo doubtfully, looking down at Gollum with searching eyes.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
