Synonyms for wondering

Verb

1. wonder, inquire, enquire, question, query
usage: have a wish or desire to know something; "He wondered who had built this beautiful church"
2. wonder, question, chew over, think over, meditate, ponder, excogitate, contemplate, muse, reflect, mull, mull over, ruminate, speculate
usage: place in doubt or express doubtful speculation; "I wonder whether this was the right thing to do"; "she wondered whether it would snow tonight"
3. wonder, marvel, react, respond
usage: be amazed at; "We marvelled at the child's linguistic abilities"

Adjective

1. inquisitive, speculative, questioning, wondering(prenominal), curious (vs. incurious)
usage: showing curiosity; "if someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive"; "raised a speculative eyebrow"
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