wondering

[wuhn-der-ing]

adjective

1. expressing admiration or amazement; marveling.

Other Word Forms

• wonderingly adverb
• unwondering adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of wondering¹

First recorded in 1585–95; wonder + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Though he made strong grades, he wondered if he should have sought more internships to give him a professional edge—like many other Americans, wondering if he had worked enough.

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As the Dodgers celebrated on the field and the party began to range across Southern California, the rest of the baseball world was left wondering what happens now.

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As October drew to a close, investors turned their attentions to the final two months of the year — a period that’s historically bullish — while wondering whether a year-end rally is already underway.

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They stared at her, nervously shifting in their stalls, wondering what she would do next.

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It’s been almost four months since I decided to make ChatGPT my full-time New York Marathon coach, and I’m wondering if I’ve made a huge mistake.

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Related Words

• awestruck