sonder
/ˈsɑndər/
noun
- The realization that every random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own—with their own ambitions, worries, and experiences.
- Traveling often triggers sonder when you see people going about their daily routines in a foreign city.
- Waiting for the bus, I felt a wave of sonder as I watched the crowd and imagined each person's story.
- The novel gave me a deep sense of sonder, making me think about the hidden lives of strangers.