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doubtfully

 

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Adverbial doubtfully has 1 sense
  1. doubtfully, dubiously - in a doubtful manner; "Gerald shook his head doubtfully"
    Derived from adjective doubtful2

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doubtfully

Definition:

doubtfully (adverb): with uncertainty or skepticism; in a manner expressing doubt or hesitation

Senses:

Sense 1:

With uncertainty or skepticism.

Example sentence: He looked at her doubtfully, unsure if he should trust her.

Sense 2:

In a manner expressing doubt or hesitation.

Example sentence: She nodded doubtfully as if not fully convinced by his explanation.

Usages:

Usage 1:

To express skepticism or uncertainty in a situation or about a statement.

Example sentence: The witness answered the lawyer's question doubtfully, implying that she wasn't completely sure of what she saw.

Usage 2:

To indicate hesitation or doubt in making a decision or taking an action.

Example sentence: John looked doubtfully at the choices presented to him, unsure which one to pick.

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