Wondering

/ˈwʌndərɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to have a desire to know or be curious about something.

I was wondering what time the meeting would start.

to feel a sense of amazement or admiration.

She stood at the edge of the canyon, wondering at the beauty of nature.

adjective

feeling curious or inquiring.

The wondering child asked endless questions about the stars.

From Middle English 'wonderen', from Old English 'wundor', meaning 'marvel' or 'astonishment'.

I’m wondering

Expressing a state of curiosity or uncertainty about something.

Wondering out loud

Expressing thoughts or questions verbally without a definite answer.

Just wondering

A casual way to ask a question or express curiosity.

wonder

A feeling of amazement and admiration, often mixed with curiosity.

curiosity

A strong desire to know or learn something.

ponder

To think about something carefully, often before making a decision.

Wonders

That concert was full of wonders!

Wondering vibes

I'm getting some wondering vibes from that situation.