Broodiness
Pronunciation: /ˈbɹudˈaɪˈnɛs/
Broodiness (noun)
- The habit of thinking sadly or seriously for a long time, often about problems or worries.
- A state of being mentally stuck on worries, with little change in thoughts or mood.
- 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.