wondering

[ wuhn-der-ing ]

adjective

1. expressing admiration or amazement; marveling.

Other Words From

• wonder·ing·ly adverb
• un·wonder·ing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of wondering¹

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

Example Sentences

Trump is headed back to the White House, and more than 74 million Americans who voted for Kamala Harris are wondering how to cope.

From Salon

Trump has expressed interest in such an endeavor, wondering why the space agency has been focused on the moon.

From Los Angeles Times

But what I am wondering, as “Wicked” is a story of a young woman finding a way into herself, is when you found your way.

From Los Angeles Times

Until the media understands that we’ll be right back here, election after election, wondering how they missed it — again.

From Salon

For anyone wondering how many subscribers would be logged on for the chief support fight, Taylor and Serrano quite literally broke the streaming platform.

From BBC

Related Words

• curious