Definition of "doubtfully" []

• In a doubtful manner, in context of doubt or ambiguity, questionably. (adverb)

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• "The innovation — ary —” he tasted the coinage doubtfully, “— steps, that you will agree are necessary, will cost twenty thousand dollars American."
• ""You seem very well dressed," doubtfully; "and you do not look hungry.""
• ""It would be very nice indeed," doubtfully; "but who could we get to go with us?""