doubtfully
doubtfully — adverb
1. showing that you are not certain about something by the way you look, speak, or
showing that you are not certain about something by the way you look, speak, or act — with hesitation or a questioning attitude
Soraya looked doubtfully at the map, unsure if they were heading the right way.
looked doubtfully at + noun
"Are you sure this will work?" Linh asked doubtfully, frowning.
asked doubtfully + direct speech
The customer shook his head doubtfully when the salesman promised a full refund.
Ryo glanced doubtfully at the cloudy sky before grabbing his umbrella.
Dr. Okafor raised an eyebrow doubtfully when the patient claimed to feel fine.
- skeptically
stronger sense of active disbelief or suspicion rather than passive uncertainty
- questioningly
focuses on the manner of asking, implying the person expects an explanation
- uncertainly
slightly weaker; describes a lack of confidence rather than active doubt
- hesitantly
emphasises slowness or reluctance in action or speech, not facial expression
- confidently
opposite in both tone and certainty
- certainly
expresses definite assurance rather than questioning
- assuredly
formal synonym for confidently, with no hint of doubt
用法筆記
Frequently used with verbs of looking (glanced, looked, stared), speaking (asked, said, replied), or reacting (shook one's head, raised an eyebrow). Less common in formal writing, where adverbs like 'skeptically' or 'with reservation' may be preferred.