wondering

[ˈwʌndərɪŋ]

wondering Definition

• 1. to think about something with curiosity or doubt
• 2. to feel surprised or amazed

Using wondering: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "wondering" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I was wondering if you could help me with my homework.

• Example

  She's been wondering what happened to her old friend from college.

• Example

  I'm just wondering if it's going to rain today.

• Example

  He was wondering how he could improve his grades.

wondering Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for wondering

• pondering
• questioning
• speculating
• doubting
• surmising

Antonyms for wondering

• knowing
• understanding
• believing

Phrases with wondering

• wondering mind

  a mind that is easily distracted and prone to daydreaming

  Example

  She couldn't focus on her work because of her wondering mind.

• wondering eye

  a tendency to look at other people in a way that suggests attraction or interest

  Example

  He couldn't help but notice her wondering eye when they were out together.

• left wondering

  to be uncertain or confused about something

  Example

  After the movie ended, we were all left wondering what had actually happened.

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Summary: wondering in Brief

The verb 'wondering' [ˈwʌndərɪŋ] describes thinking about something with curiosity or doubt, or feeling surprised or amazed. It can be used to express uncertainty or speculation, as in 'I was wondering if you could help me with my homework,' or to describe a wandering mind or eye. The phrase 'left wondering' denotes confusion or uncertainty.