questioningly
questioningly — adverb
1. with a look, tone, or gesture that suggests you are not sure something is correc
with a look, tone, or gesture that suggests you are not sure something is correct or that you expect someone to explain further.
Anong looked at her brother questioningly when he said the meeting had been cancelled.
adverb at end of clause
Questioningly, the teacher tilted her head as the student gave a confusing answer.
fronted adverb before the main clause
Sven glanced questioningly at the receipt, but his friend just shrugged.
Valentina raised one eyebrow questioningly when the stranger called her by name.
Rachid paused questioningly before signing the form with the wrong date on it.
- skeptically
focuses on active disbelief rather than a neutral request for information; stronger negative connotation
- doubtfully
emphasises personal uncertainty rather than a question directed at someone else
- quizzically
adds a mildly amused or teasing tone; narrower in register
- inquiringly
stresses the desire for an answer more than the doubt; slightly more formal
- unquestioningly
describes acceptance without any doubt or hesitation — the opposite attitude
用法筆記
Typically modifies verbs of looking, asking, or reacting — such as look, glance, ask, raise (an eyebrow), pause, or tilt (one's head). Often describes facial expressions or gestures rather than direct speech.