Broodiness

Pronunciation: /ˈbɹudˈaɪˈnɛs/

Broodiness (noun)

  1. The habit of thinking sadly or seriously for a long time, often about problems or worries.
  2. A state of being mentally stuck on worries, with little change in thoughts or mood.
  3. The behaviour of a bird that stays on eggs to keep them warm until they hatch.

Examples

  • Her broodiness kept her thinking about the same problem.
  • Broodiness can make it hard to focus on new ideas.