I don't wonder Meaning in English

expression

US

EYE DONT WUN-der

UK

EYE DONT WUN-duh

Definition

"I don't wonder" is an expression meaning that you are not surprised by something; you expected it or it makes sense to you.

Usage & Nuances

This phrase is somewhat formal or old-fashioned in modern English; usually replaced by 'I'm not surprised' or 'It's no wonder.' Common in written English or for emphasis. It often introduces a reason or justification for something expected.

• Spanish: no me sorprende - no me extraña
• Portuguese (BR): não me surpreende - não me espanta
• Portuguese (PT): não me surpreende - não me espanta
• Chinese (Simplified): 我并不奇怪 - 我不感到意外
• Chinese (Traditional): 我並不奇怪 - 我不感到意外
• Hindi: मुझे आश्चर्य नहीं है
• Arabic: لا أستغرب - لا أتعجب
• Bengali: আমি অবাক হই না
• Russian: я не удивляюсь
• Japanese: 私は驚きません
• Vietnamese: tôi không ngạc nhiên
• Korean: 나는 놀랍지 않아
• Turkish: şaşırmıyorum
• Urdu: مجھے حیرت نہیں ہے
• Indonesian: saya tidak heran

Example Sentences

I don't wonder that he's tired after working all night.

basic

I don't wonder that the store is closed on Sundays.

basic

I don't wonder she got the job; she's very qualified.

basic

He always forgets his keys—I don't wonder anymore.

natural

Given how much she trains, I don't wonder she won first place.

natural

They failed the test? I don't wonder—they didn't study at all.

natural