Synonyms

wondering

American

[wuhn-der-ing] / ˈwʌn dər ɪŋ /

adjective

expressing admiration or amazement; marveling.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of wondering

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

Example Sentences

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Wondering why one wasn't more accessible, she decided to open her own outdoor sauna and since then said her health conditions have become more manageable.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Wondering if the thousands of IRS layoffs this week will impact your refund?

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2025

Wondering if that imperfect ending dampened anticipation for the November 2023 return of the music festival?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2024

Wondering if it was hungry, he tossed it a fish, which the bird devoured.

From New York Times • Mar. 30, 2024

Wondering if I was, in my own small way, promoting the survival of the unfittest, I pushed it into the water, where it disappeared in a wink.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly

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