The mental activity by which one wonders; a query, puzzlement, etc.
"Her constant wondering about the missing keys added to her morning anxiety."
In plain English: Wondering is having questions about something that you don't know yet and want to find out more.
"I spent the whole day wondering where my keys were, but I eventually found them in my coat pocket."
Usage: Use the noun wondering to describe an active state of curiosity or confusion about something specific, such as expressing deep puzzlement over a missing item. It is often interchangeable with "inquiry" when referring to the mental process itself rather than the act of asking questions aloud.
present participle of wonder
"She sat by the window, wondering if she would ever see her childhood home again."
In plain English: Wondering means having questions about something and trying to figure out the answer.
"She sat by the window wondering what time her friend would arrive."
showing curiosity
"if someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive"
"raised a speculative eyebrow"