as in suspiciously
with distrust
we followed our guide doubtfully, keeping our eyes open at all times
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Recent Examples of doubtfully
But in this case, the story is very doubtfully true.
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David Frum, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
David Frum, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubtfully
Adverb
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From my perspective as a mental health professional studying how people think and talk about emotions and mental health, the behaviors associated with looksmaxxing look suspiciously like symptoms of eating disorders and body dysmorphia, also called body dysmorphic disorder.—
Jordyn Tovey,
The Conversation,
22 May 2026
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The defense attorney said Laird had acted suspiciously by deleting messages between him and Maya on multiple platforms.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2026
Adverb
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Jones asked his players incredulously.—
Jane Tyska,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Kizzi adds to his act by pretending to be a devoted fan while V looks on incredulously.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Doubtfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubtfully. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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