no wonder

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/ˌnoʊ ˈwʌndɚ/
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Marks an outcome as unsurprising once its cause is understood.
Practice using no wonder in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • The heating is broken? No wonder it is cold in here.
  • No wonder the bus is late; the road is closed.
  • She practises every day, so it is no wonder she won.
  • No wonder he looked tired after working all night.
  • You skipped lunch, so no wonder you are hungry.

Similar words

unsurprisingly
small wonder
that explains it
of course

Meanings

An unsurprising result

communication
neutral
Said when a fact or explanation makes another situation easy to understand and no longer surprising.

Examples

  • You skipped lunch, so no wonder you are hungry.
  • No wonder the bus is late; the road is closed.
  • She practises every day, so it is no wonder she won.
  • No wonder he looked tired after working all night.
  • The heating is broken? No wonder it is cold in here.

Similar words

unsurprisingly
that explains it
of course
small wonder

Etymology

A shortened form of “it is no wonder,” using wonder in the older sense of a cause for surprise.

FAQ

What does no wonder mean?

It means that something is not surprising because its cause or explanation is now clear.

How is no wonder used in a sentence?

It can introduce the result first, or follow a stated reason with the result after it.

Is no wonder negative?

No. It can react to good, bad, or neutral facts whenever the result is understandable.

Is no wonder short for a longer expression?

Yes. It is commonly understood as a shortened form of it is no wonder.

What is similar to no wonder?

Unsurprisingly, of course, and that explains it can express related reactions, depending on the sentence.

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