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

If you’re wondering what’s included in their letters to Santa this year, Jinkx is asking for the dismantling of the patriarchy, the rise of feminine rule and unabashed freedom for androgynous people.

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If you tuned into the Culture, Media and Sport committee hearing on Monday expecting a gladiatorial showdown, you'd have been left wondering where the swords were.

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He left home each morning wondering whether he would return in the evening.

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After the first Test was dominated by the bowlers, some are wondering if the rest of the series will be short, low-scoring Tests.

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That’s left some on Wall Street wondering if bitcoin’s failure to catch a bid on Friday might hint at more losses for stocks next week.

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Related Words

• awestruck