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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"I think these may be the steward's apartments," spoke Arnold Ravensworth doubtingly.
From The Story of Charles Strange Vol. 2 (of 3) A Novel by Mrs. Henry Wood
Perhaps it is that the classic subject does not come home to me, but I say this doubtingly, feeling that it is a picture that would very likely grow upon me.
From The Life, Letters and Work of Frederic Leighton Volume II by Mrs. Russell Barrington
She had not a single proof that she had obeyed, and her word was nothing; even Emmeline looked at her doubtingly, and as if she could scarcely even pity her.
From Home Influence A Tale for Mothers and Daughters by Grace Aguilar
Whenever he ventured his chances in life, things had turned out ill; all his lottery tickets were blanks, and he shook his head doubtingly, and made no reply.
From Luttrell Of Arran Complete by Charles James Lever
"Ya-a-as!" slowly and doubtingly said Captain Hector Coles, caressing his beard and throwing almost insufferable arrogance into a manner which naturally had quite enough of it.
From The Coward A Novel of Society and the Field in 1863 by Henry Morford
