Wonder (emotion)

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Wonder is an emotion that is similar to surprise that people feel seeing something rare or unexpected. It has been seen as an important part of human nature and has been connected with curiosity.^[1] Wonder is also often compared to the emotion of awe^[2] but instead of fear, its joyful.

1. ↑ Fisher
2. ↑ "Keltner" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-09-29. Retrieved 2021-08-18.