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doubtfully
Doubtfully (adv) means In a way that shows doubt or uncertainty.
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In a way that shows doubt or uncertainty.
"He looked at the mauve envelope doubtfully, and examined the postmark. "Where is Pudlington, James? and one might almost ask—why is Pudlington? No town has any right to such an offensive name.""
— Herman Cyril McNeile (1920)
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Etymology
From Middle English dowtfully, doutefulli, equivalent to doubtful + -ly.
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What is the meaning of doubtfully?
"doubtfully" (adv) means in a way that shows doubt or uncertainty.
What is another word for doubtfully?
Other words for "doubtfully" include dubiously.
What is the opposite of doubtfully?
The opposite of "doubtfully" is certainly.
