Doubtfully and Dubious

Doubtfully

Doubtfully adverb - With distrust.

Dubious and doubtfully are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dubious" instead an adverb "Doubtfully".

Dubious

Dubious adjective - Giving good reason for being doubted, questioned, or challenged.

Doubtfully and dubious are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Doubtfully" instead an adverb "Dubious".

Nearby Words: dubiety, dubiousness, dubiously
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