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Another word for doubtfully

Choosing another word for doubtfully depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner showing uncertainty, skepticism, or lack of conviction.

Usage Example

"She looked at the rickety wooden bridge skeptically before taking a cautious step forward."

Strongest
skeptically
dubiously
uncertainly
Strong
hesitantly
incredulously
suspiciously
mistrustfully
questioningly

• adverb (Context 2)

In an ambiguous, questionable, or improbable way; with an uncertain outcome.

Usage Example

"questionably, the underfunded project will manage to meet its ambitious summer deadline."

Strong
questionably
improbably
ambiguously
problematically

Opposites of doubtfully

The opposite of doubtfully shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

undoubtedly
confidently
indubitably
certainly
unquestionably
assuredly
definitely
surely
See all opposites of doubtfully

• Nearby Words

doubtable
doubter
doubtful
doubtfully
doubtfulness
doubtless
doubtlessly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Doubtfully. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/doubtfully
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