Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Hesitatingly; doubtingly; as if in doubt.
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Examples
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"Perhaps" -- very dubitatively -- "a portmanteau or bag might help him out of his temporary difficulties."
The British Barbarians Grant Allen 1873
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He flicked the horse dubitatively, and turned his head, first to Robert, next to Rhoda; and then he chuckled aloud:
Rhoda Fleming — Complete George Meredith 1868
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He flicked the horse dubitatively, and turned his head, first to Robert, next to Rhoda; and then he chuckled aloud:
Rhoda Fleming — Volume 5 George Meredith 1868
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He flicked the horse dubitatively, and turned his head, first to Robert, next to Rhoda; and then he chuckled aloud:
Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith George Meredith 1868
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"Yes," Westray said dubitatively; "I suppose it couldn't be construed into attempting to outwit her, could it?
The Nebuly Coat John Meade Falkner 1895
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