ask doubtfully
Frequency: 7.08.1 per million words
To ask a question in a way that shows you are not certain about the answer or situation.
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Examples (10)
- "Are you sure this is the right way?" she asked doubtfully.
- He often asks doubtfully if the project will succeed.
- "Do I have to eat this?" the child asked doubtfully.
- "Will it really work?" he will ask doubtfully when he sees the plan.
- "Can we afford this?" my partner asked doubtfully, looking at the price tag.
- The investor asked doubtfully about the company's projected profits.
- "Is that all?" the customer asked doubtfully, staring at the small portion.
- "Have you really fixed it?" he asked doubtfully, examining the old clock.
- "You think this old map is accurate?" I asked doubtfully.
- "Is this safe?" asked the tourist doubtfully, peering over the edge of the cliff.