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dubitativamente

[du.bi.ta.ti.VA.men.te]
adverb
doubtfully, dubiously, in a doubting manner
1. In a manner that expresses doubt, uncertainty, or hesitation
He dubitatively asked whether the plan would work.
Ele perguntou dubitativamente se o plano funcionaria.
2. With a questioning or uncertain tone; skeptically
She dubitatively regarded the stranger at her door.
Ela olhou dubitativamente para o estranho à sua porta.
Synonyms
duvidosamenteincertamentehesitantementequestionavelmentecom dúvida
Antonyms
certamenteseguramenteafirmativamentedecididamenteconfiantemente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dubitativamente
Standard usage; less common in everyday speech
Portugal
dubitativamente
Standard usage; formal literary contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

com um pé atrás (with one foot behind - expressing doubt)
ficar em dúvida (to remain in doubt)
levantar dúvidas (to raise doubts)
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