Sonder
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What Does Sonder Mean?
- 独特感
Sonder Pronunciation
/ˈsɒndər/
Sonder Definition
noun
Definition
the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own
In ZH
意识到每一个路过的陌生人都有一段与自己一样丰富复杂的人生
How to Use Sonder in a Sentence
- I had a moment of sonder when I saw the woman at the café.
- As I walked down the street, I felt a wave of sonder wash over me.
- Sonder reminds us that everyone has their own story.
- When I look around, I often experience sonder.
- It's fascinating to think of all the individual lives around us; that's sonder.
Cultural Notes
The term 'sonder' was coined by John Koenig in 'The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows' and captures a profound and relatable human experience.