WONDERING Synonyms
There are 24 hypernyms of the word wondering. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for WONDERING
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doubting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • marked by or given to doubt | ||||||||
musing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a calm, lengthy, intent consideration adjective satellite • deeply or seriously thoughtful | ||||||||
pondering | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • deeply or seriously thoughtful | ||||||||
questioning | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a request for information adjective satellite • perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know) • marked by or given to doubt • showing curiosity | ||||||||
reflecting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • causing reflection or having a device that reflects | ||||||||
contemplating | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought • consider as a possibility • think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes • reflect deeply on a subject | ||||||||
marveling | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • To become filled with wonderment or admiration; to be amazed at something. • To marvel at. • (used impersonally) To cause to marvel or be surprised. noun • The act of one who marvels; amazement. | ||||||||
querying | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an instance of questioning verb • pose a question | ||||||||
speculating | verbv | |||||||
verb • to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds • talk over conjecturally, or review in an idle or casual way and with an element of doubt or without sufficient reason to reach a conclusion • reflect deeply on a subject • invest at a risk | ||||||||
marvel | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • something that causes feelings of wonder verb • be amazed at • express astonishment or surprise about something | ||||||||
admiration | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of delighted approval and liking • the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising • a favorable judgment | ||||||||
curiosity | nounn | |||||||
noun • a state in which you want to learn more about something • something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting | ||||||||
enquire | verbv | |||||||
verb • address a question to and expect an answer from • conduct an inquiry or investigation of • have a wish or desire to know something | ||||||||
inquire | verbv | |||||||
verb • address a question to and expect an answer from • have a wish or desire to know something • conduct an inquiry or investigation of | ||||||||
question | nounn | |||||||
noun • an instance of questioning • the subject matter at issue • a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply • uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something • a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote • an informal reference to a marriage proposal verb • challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of • pose a series of questions to • pose a question • conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting • place in doubt or express doubtful speculation | ||||||||
wonderment | nounn | |||||||
noun • the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising |