100 Examples of sentences containing the adverb "doubtfully"

Definition

The adverb doubtfully means in a manner that expresses uncertainty or lack of conviction. It can also indicate skepticism about the truth or reliability of something.

Synonyms

• Uncertainly
• Skeptically
• Hesitantly
• Distrustfully
• Questioningly
• Dubiously
• Tentatively

Antonyms

• Certainly
• Confidently
• Assuredly
• Positively
• Undoubtedly
• Clearly
• Conclusively

Examples

1. She looked at the offer doubtfully, unsure if it was too good to be true.
2. He nodded doubtfully, not convinced by the explanation.
3. "Is this really the best solution?" she asked doubtfully.
4. The scientist examined the results doubtfully, suspecting an error.
5. He smiled doubtfully at the compliment, unsure of its sincerity.
6. The team approached the project doubtfully, fearing it might fail.
7. She answered the question doubtfully, knowing she wasn't fully prepared.
8. He glanced at the sky doubtfully, expecting rain despite the forecast.
9. The teacher looked at the student's work doubtfully, wondering about its accuracy.
10. She raised her eyebrows doubtfully, questioning his motives.
11. The audience reacted doubtfully to the controversial statement.
12. He murmured doubtfully, "I don't think that's going to work."
13. They discussed the plan doubtfully, worried about potential issues.
14. She held the antique vase doubtfully, wondering if it was a replica.
15. His expression was doubtfully serious during the meeting.
16. The cat stared at the new toy doubtfully, unsure if it was safe.
17. She approached the strange dog doubtfully, unsure of its temperament.
18. The investors looked at the projections doubtfully, questioning their feasibility.
19. He answered the quiz question doubtfully, unsure of his memory.
20. The child looked up at his father doubtfully, seeking reassurance.
21. She examined the evidence doubtfully, not convinced of its validity.
22. The review was doubtfully positive, hinting at underlying issues.
23. He asked the question doubtfully, fearing the answer might disappoint him.
24. The athlete approached the finish line doubtfully, exhausted and unsure.
25. The detective listened to the witness doubtfully, suspecting a lie.
26. She accepted the challenge doubtfully, knowing the risks involved.
27. The dog sniffed the food doubtfully, hesitating to eat it.
28. He regarded the new policy doubtfully, questioning its effectiveness.
29. She nodded doubtfully at his suggestion, needing more time to think.
30. The audience responded doubtfully to the magician's trick.
31. He walked into the room doubtfully, sensing tension in the air.
32. She smiled doubtfully, unsure if the joke was funny.
33. The committee voted doubtfully, not fully supporting the initiative.
34. He glanced at his watch doubtfully, wondering if he was late.
35. The chef tasted the dish doubtfully, unsure of the seasoning.
36. She read the instructions doubtfully, finding them confusing.
37. The child asked the question doubtfully, hoping for reassurance.
38. He looked at the map doubtfully, unsure of the route.
39. The friends looked doubtfully at the weather report before planning their trip.
40. She approached the stage doubtfully, feeling anxious about her performance.
41. The manager reviewed the budget doubtfully, fearing overspending.
42. He stared at the proposal doubtfully, needing more convincing.
43. The teacher assigned the homework doubtfully, uncertain of its necessity.
44. She accepted the invitation doubtfully, not sure she would attend.
45. The athlete eyed the competition doubtfully, feeling outmatched.
46. He glanced at the clock doubtfully, wondering if time was running out.
47. The doctor examined the patient doubtfully, considering a second opinion.
48. She listened to the argument doubtfully, unsure of its logic.
49. The reviewer critiqued the film doubtfully, noting its flaws.
50. He opened the gift doubtfully, unsure of its contents.
51. The student presented his project doubtfully, fearing criticism.
52. She watched the news report doubtfully, questioning its accuracy.
53. The artist displayed his work doubtfully, seeking validation.
54. He approached the negotiation table doubtfully, fearing a setback.
55. The lawyer examined the case doubtfully, sensing complications.
56. She peered through the window doubtfully, unsure of what she’d see.
57. The investor considered the stock doubtfully, wary of risks.
58. The critic reviewed the play doubtfully, expecting disappointment.
59. He surveyed the room doubtfully, sensing a lack of enthusiasm.
60. She accepted the compliment doubtfully, not believing it.
61. The siblings debated the rules doubtfully, unsure of their fairness.
62. He read the contract doubtfully, looking for hidden clauses.
63. The audience listened doubtfully to the speaker's claims.
64. She approached the task doubtfully, feeling overwhelmed.
65. The cat looked at the bath doubtfully, not wanting to get wet.
66. He pondered the decision doubtfully, weighing the pros and cons.
67. The child regarded the dark room doubtfully, feeling scared.
68. The team discussed their strategy doubtfully, unsure of success.
69. She accepted the job offer doubtfully, weighing her options.
70. The visitor walked through the museum doubtfully, unsure of what to expect.
71. He considered the apology doubtfully, unsure of its sincerity.
72. The participant responded doubtfully during the interview.
73. She approached the unfamiliar food doubtfully, hesitant to try it.
74. The audience clapped doubtfully, unsure of the performance.
75. He looked at the list of names doubtfully, not recognizing anyone.
76. The employee reviewed the report doubtfully, concerned about errors.
77. She observed the crowd doubtfully, not wanting to join.
78. The detective analyzed the clues doubtfully, searching for answers.
79. He considered the invitation doubtfully, unsure of attending.
80. The athlete trained doubtfully, feeling unprepared for the competition.
81. She looked at the recipe doubtfully, questioning her cooking skills.
82. The volunteer approached the task doubtfully, feeling inexperienced.
83. He viewed the advertisement doubtfully, suspecting exaggeration.
84. The teacher graded the exam doubtfully, considering fairness.
85. She walked into the interview doubtfully, feeling nervous.
86. The friend reassured her doubtfully, questioning his own advice.
87. He looked at the new gadget doubtfully, unsure of its functionality.
88. The manager discussed the project doubtfully, fearing complications.
89. She listened to the explanation doubtfully, needing clarification.
90. The editor reviewed the manuscript doubtfully, noting inconsistencies.
91. He observed the negotiation doubtfully, sensing tension.
92. The parents looked doubtfully at their child's new friend.
93. She approached the challenge doubtfully, feeling uncertain.
94. The audience reacted doubtfully to the new proposal.
95. He considered the timeline doubtfully, worried about deadlines.
96. The team presented their findings doubtfully, fearing criticism.
97. She gazed at the horizon doubtfully, contemplating the future.
98. The critic evaluated the performance doubtfully, expecting flaws.
99. He read the email doubtfully, unsure of its intent.
100. The children approached the ice cream truck doubtfully, wondering about the flavors.