Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In a troubled or confused manner; confusedly.
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- adverb In a
troubled way.
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Examples
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In this case, Landi thought troubledly, it looks like forever.
Secret Mission Moluk Voltz, William 1975
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Liu said troubledly, without quite looking at Michelis.
A Case Of Conscience Blish, James 1953
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She forgot to look at the garment the children examined so troubledly.
Miss Theodosia's Heartstrings Annie Hamilton Donnell
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Mr. Moller looked troubledly after him before he turned to Westcott and said kindly: "Now, Westcott, we will go on, if you please."
Left Guard Gilbert Ralph Henry Barbour 1907
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Unobserved he rose and glided away; while, awestruck by the aspect of their commander, the seamen clustered together on the forecastle, till Ahab, troubledly pacing the deck, shouted out -- 'To the braces!
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Ahab, troubledly pacing the deck, shouted out — “To the braces!
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Unobserved he rose and glided away; while, awestruck by the aspect of their commander, the seamen clustered together on the forecastle, till Ahab, troubledly pacing the deck, shouted out -- "To the braces!
Moby Dick: or, the White Whale Herman Melville 1855
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Unobserved he rose and glided away; while, awestruck by the aspect of their commander, the seamen clustered together on the forecastle, till Ahab, troubledly pacing the deck, shouted out -- "To the braces!
Moby Dick, or, the whale Herman Melville 1855
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