wondering
/ˈwʌndəɹɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: wonderings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The mental activity by which one wonders; a query, puzzlement, etc.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Hoạt động tinh thần mà một người tự hỏi; một câu hỏi, sự bối rối, v.v.
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Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Full of questioning and consideration.
Adjective
Examples
Mary obeyed in wondering silence, which was increased when the French soubriette obviously taxed her abilities to the utmost; she had received full instructions from her mistress.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “wondering” mean?
The mental activity by which one wonders; a query, puzzlement, etc.
Is “wondering” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.