WONDERING (ABOUT) Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

wondering (about)

verb

present participle of wonder (about)

as in disagreeing (with)

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doubting

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One writer signed up to work with a confidence coach for the first time, and ended up doubting that her self-doubt was all that bad.

— Eric Levitz, Vox, 15 Oct. 2026
Moya went from doubting her ability to handle full-time work to thriving on it.

— Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026

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wondering (about)

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