なんとなし

Meanings

1

somehow; for some reason

usually written using kana alone

Expresses a vague, unarticulated feeling or reason; often used adverbially with に (なんとなしに). Similar to なんとなく, but slightly more literary or introspective.

See also: なんとなく

なんとなしに空そらを見み上あげた。
I looked up at the sky for no particular reason.
彼かれの話はなしはなんとなしに悲かなしく感かんじられた。
His story felt somehow sad.