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WONDERING Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word wondering. (exact relations)
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

Best Hypernyms For WONDERING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for wondering, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (18)
amazement astonishment contemplate excogitate happening meditate mull muse occurrence occurrent ponder query question react reflect respond ruminate speculate
Phrases (6)
chew overcognitive statemull overnatural eventstate of mindthink over

Alternatives for DOUBTING

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