Word Finder - wondering

definition

To be affected with surprise or admiration; to be struck with astonishment; to be amazed; to marvel; often followed by at.

definition

To ponder; to feel doubt and curiosity; to query in the mind.

example

He wondered whether penguins could fly. She had wondered this herself sometimes.

definition

The mental activity by which one wonders; a query, puzzlement, etc.

The boy looked around him with wondering eyes.

Right now he was wondering if he had chosen the right occupation.

I'm a mess wondering what's wrong with me.

Sofia's phone vibrated, and she pulled it out, wondering who had her number.

That got me wondering about Annie too; she wasn't found for some time and the papers said she wasn't dead that long.

We were just wondering if maybe she said where she was going.

I was wondering when you would call.

She stiffened, wondering if the job was genuine - or was he was simply looking for a mistress?

He smiled, and she gazed at him, wondering when he and her brother had grown from youths into handsome young men.

She caught him watching her several times, obviously wondering why she was so quiet.

I was just wondering....

Wondering how to buy a travel trailer is never fun.

The rest of us looked to Howie, all of us wondering what roads we'd travel forward.

She reached the door and undid the locks with trembling hands, wondering what kind of person kept five locks on his door.

He disappeared, and she stared at the place where he'd been, wondering why he was so upset with himself.

She backed away from his door, wondering how that deviant thought emerged.

That has me wondering, too.

She took in the clean car and shook her head, wondering how many hours a week he spent cleaning everything he owned to keep it all so spotless.

She looked up, wondering who she now owed an apology for her embarrassing scene.

Cleary must be going bonkers wondering how we got on to him.

No, I was just wondering why he was calling.

Even his closest friends are beginning to doubt him, wondering why he wo n't fend off these accusations.

People are already wondering.

No, I was just wondering.

And why not enjoy myself? thought Natasha, gazing at Helene with wide-open, wondering eyes.

He stayed so long that Princess Mary and Natasha exchanged glances, evidently wondering when he would go.

Some are wondering if this was a step up or down from co-hosting on The View.

If you're wondering if she got the Top Bunny award or even a proposal from Hefner, think again.

Britney Spears - Everyone knows about her exposure, now we are all wondering when it will stop.

She sat up and reached for her robe, wondering who might be visiting at this time in the morning.

She waited for him to open the conversation, idly wondering if it would be ten before he spoke.

She stared into the flames, wondering why none of the windows had curtains, and why so many things were left to gather dust in the attic.

Wondering how much he should say, A'Ran's gaze went to another screen first, the one listing the details of their unsuccessful peace mission.

She hadn't been able to sleep, she told him, wondering what his reaction would be, if in fact she might be pregnant.

He shook his head wondering if he would ever truly understand this woman.

He stood, scrutinizing Elisabeth's painting, wondering how any of this could be real.

Toby shook his head and started forward again, wondering when Ully had lost his sense of humor.  He led them in the direction where he sensed Katie, until night and clouds rendered the jungle too dark.

The branch lowered him so fast, his stomach turned.  Toby scampered off the branch and stared upwards, wondering how Death could allow the demons into her domain.  He looked around wildly, expecting them to leap from his surroundings.

She needed sleep and real food.  Her hand went instinctively to her stomach, and she couldn't help wondering if the food and water cubes were good for the baby.

Mrs. Lincoln hopped up, stretching her lan­guid body and yawning, as if wondering why these two idiots were keeping such late hours.

How can I drag out a pile of maybes and cause her to spend the rest of her days wondering if hubby will jump out from behind some bush?

Fred took another bite of apple pie and said very slowly, I've still been wondering if that friend of his—the Corbin fellow—is the same one that's married to my niece's daughter.

He didn't like have any final words of wisdom, if that's what you're wondering.

Maybe he's wondering about that.

He was probably wondering what she was up to.

Lately she had been wondering if she could have landed such a job without his help.

Wondering how to join in on the fun and start dressing your favorite celebs?

Wondering what Britney Spears is up to today?

Well, for all of us that were wondering when it would happen, the day has come.

With all the celebrities that are openly gay, it left many wondering "Why all the secrecy?"