ask warily

Frequency: 6.57.3 per million words

to ask a question in a cautious way, perhaps because you are uncertain or suspicious

warilyVERB + warily

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Examples (10)

  • He asked warily if the changes would affect his department.
  • She began to ask warily about the conditions of the agreement.
  • The reporter asked warily for clarification on the controversial statement.
  • After the incident, the children would ask warily about playing outside.
  • He had to ask warily for a raise, unsure of his boss's mood.
  • "Is everything alright?" she asked warily, noticing his troubled expression.
  • Investors often ask warily about potential risks before committing funds.
  • The lawyer asked warily if there were any other witnesses to the event.
  • Feeling suspicious, the customer asked warily about the hidden fees.
  • We should always ask warily when presented with an offer that seems too good to be true.