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.