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Questioningly and Diffidently

questioningly

adverb

  • In a curious and questioning manner.
    • usage: "they turned their heads questioningly, as if awaiting further instructions"
  • In a quizzical and questioning manner.
    • usage: "they looked quizzically at the doctor"
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diffidently

adverb

  • In a diffident manner.
    • usage: "`Oh, well,' he shrugged diffidently, `I like the work.'"
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(adv.) In a diffident manner.
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