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 she was taking so long, the aunt says she went to look for the girl but did not find her.

From BBC • Aug. 19, 2024

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 what time you should do other stuff?

From Slate • Jan. 25, 2024

Wondering why I had written nearly ninety titles, but not one single book.

From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley

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