doubtfully

Thân thiện

Gerald shook his head doubtfully.

Definition

Adverb: - In a manner showing doubt, uncertainty, or lack of confidence: Expressing hesitation or skepticism about something.

Usage

The adverb "doubtfully" is used to describe how an action is performed—specifically, an action that conveys doubt, uncertainty, or a lack of conviction. It modifies verbs, often verbs related to speech, thought, or expression.

Examples

• She looked at the complicated instructions doubtfully.
• "Are you sure this will work?" he asked doubtfully.
• The committee reviewed the proposal doubtfully, noting several potential issues.

Advanced Usage

• To regard something doubtfully: To consider or look at something with skepticism.
  • The investor regarded the startup's financial projections doubtfully.

Variants and Related Words

• Doubtful (adjective): Feeling or showing doubt; uncertain.
  • He was doubtful about the plan's success.
• Doubt (noun/verb): A feeling of uncertainty; to be uncertain about.
  • There is some doubt regarding the accuracy of the data.

Synonyms

• Skeptically
• Uncertainly
• Hesitantly
• Questioningly

Antonyms

• Confidently
• Certainly
• Assuredly
• Definitely

Related Phrases

• To say/ask doubtfully: A common collocation where the adverb describes a skeptical manner of speaking.
  • "Is that really true?" she said doubtfully.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a doubtful manner
   • Gerald shook his head doubtfully

Từ đồng nghĩa

• dubiously