equivocally

[ ih-kwiv-uh-klee ]

/ ɪˈkwɪv ə kli /

in a deliberately ambiguous or questionable way.

in a way that is doubtful in nature or of uncertain significance.

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"That's the worst of the medical profession," he added, equivocally.
Stanford Stories|Charles K. Field
Then she added, equivocally, "Even the very homeliest girl is prettier than a boy."
The Copy-Cat and Other Stories|Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
Gilpin himself is interesting as an important member of "the naturals," as they have been oddly and equivocally called.
A History of Nineteenth Century Literature (1780-1895)|George Saintsbury
The lieutenant wrinkled his eyebrows a little more and the small man nodded toward Fray Damaso equivocally.
The Social Cancer|Jos Rizal

"It is very late," replied the churlish landlord, equivocally.
Ernest Maltravers, Complete|Edward Bulwer-Lytton