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Synonyms & Similar Words
pondering
musing
reflecting
contemplating
thinking
speculating
considering
questioning
doubting
querying
ruminating
brooding
meditating
deliberating
weighing
analyzing
evaluating
assessing
examining
investigating
inquiring
probing
searching
seeking
guessing
surmising
assuming
presuming
supposing
imagining
dreaming
fantasizing
envisioning
Meaning of Wondering
The primary meaning of the word "Wondering" is to think or consider something carefully or quietly.
Definitions
- Feeling a sense of surprise or astonishment at something
- * Feeling curious or puzzled about something
- * Engaging in thought or reflection, especially in a casual or aimless way
Etymology of Wondering
The word "Wondering" comes from the Old English word "wundor", which means "miracle" or "marvel", and the suffix "-ing", which forms a present participle
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe a state of mind characterized by curiosity, surprise, or awe
Example Uses
- I was wondering if you could help me with this problem
- * She spent hours wondering what she had done wrong
- * He was wondering what the future held for him
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
knowing
certain
sure
confident
convinced
decided
determined
resolute
unwavering
unshakeable
unquestioning
unhesitant
unreflective
unthinking
unaware
oblivious
indifferent
apathetic
unconcerned
disinterested