eye uncertainly

Frequency: 4.52.1 per million words

to look at someone or something with doubt or hesitation

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Examples (10)

  • She began to eye him uncertainly after his strange remarks.
  • He watched the new machine, eyeing its complex controls uncertainly.
  • The dog eyed the stranger uncertainly before barking softly.
  • Investors eyed the fluctuating market uncertainly, fearing a downturn.
  • She eyed the challenging task uncertainly, wondering if she was capable.
  • The child eyed the large, unfamiliar toy uncertainly for a few moments.
  • After the announcement, everyone in the room eyed each other uncertainly.
  • The climber eyed the slippery rock face uncertainly, reconsidering his route.
  • He eyed the plate of exotic food uncertainly, hesitant to take a bite.
  • They eyed the stormy horizon uncertainly, debating whether to set sail.