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Meaning of doubtfully
The primary meaning of "doubtfully" is to express uncertainty or skepticism about something.
Etymology of doubtfully
The word "doubtfully" originates from the Old French word "douter," which means "to doubt" or "to fear," and the Latin word "dubitare," which means "to hesitate" or "to waver"
Historically, the word has been used to express uncertainty or skepticism, and its usage has evolved over time to include various shades of meaning, from mild uncertainty to strong skepticism
Synonyms
uncertainly
questionably
skeptically
hesitantly
indecisively
ambiguously
unclearly
inconclusively
unconvincingly
unpersuasively
unassuredly
insecurely
tentatively
provisionally
conditionally
reservedly
guardedly
cautiously
warily
watchfully
vigilantly
mistrustfully
distrustfully
unbelievingly
incredulously
dubiously
vaguely
obscurely
enigmatically
puzzlingly
perplexingly
confusingly
ambiguously
Definitions
- Expressing or feeling doubt, uncertainty, or skepticism about something
- * In a way that shows a lack of confidence or conviction
Usage Examples
- The new policy has been implemented doubtfully, with many questioning its effectiveness
- * She looked at him doubtfully, unsure if he was telling the truth
- * The scientist's claims were met with doubtfully by the academic community
Antonyms
confidently
certainly
undoubtedly
unquestionably
positively
affirmatively
assuredly
securely
convincingly
persuasively
decisively
clearly
unmistakably
obviously
evidently
apparently
plainly
undoubtedly
firmly
resolutely
decisively
categorically
absolutely
unconditionally