doubt
verb (used with object)
to be uncertain about; consider questionable or unlikely; hesitate to believe.
doubtingly
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a word derived from
doubt.
Example Sentences
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"Yes," said Gabriel, doubtingly, "p'r'aps it does look bad, but you see he didn't mean anythin'."
From Gabriel Conroy by Bert Harte
When this was proclaimed, Wyanokee slowly and doubtingly turned her eyes upon Bacon to see whether the proposition met a willing response in his breast.
From The Cavaliers of Virginia or, The Recluse of Jamestown. Vol. II by William A. (Alexander) Caruthers
Dr. Hale clapped her approvingly on the shoulder, but looked doubtingly toward Miss Orella.
From The Crux by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
“Well, Mr Mitchell, come in, but not so doubtingly; we have done talking, and have come to the unanimous conclusion that the time has arrived for us to bear up.”
From The Cruise of the Snowbird A Story of Arctic Adventure by Gordon Stables
"But, Fanny," said Helen doubtingly, "she looked so unhappy as she followed my mother in last night, that I feel almost certain her fit of enthusiasm is already over."
From The Vicar of Wrexhill by Mrs Trollope
