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What is another word for Brooding? – 177 Brooding Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    contemplative introspective melancholic moody somber sullen gloomy dismal dreary mournful sorrowful pensive reflective thoughtful meditative ruminate ponder deliberate consider weigh anxious worried troubled distressed upset despondent disheartened dejected depressed morose glum sulky bitter resentful indignant angry irate furious intense passionate fervent fervid ardent zealous enthusiastic dedicated devoted absorbed engrossed preoccupied obsessed fascinated captivated enthralled

    Meaning of Brooding

    The primary meaning of the word "Brooding" is to think deeply about something, often with a sense of worry or sadness.

    Definitions

    • To think deeply about something, often with a sense of worry or sadness
    • * To sit or stand in a way that shows you are thinking deeply, often with a sense of sadness or worry
    • * To be thinking about something that is making you feel unhappy or worried

    Etymology of Brooding

    The word "Brooding" originated from the Old English word "brūdan", which means to sit on eggs, and the Old Norse word "brūða", which means to incubate
    Historically, the word was used to describe the act of sitting on eggs to hatch them, and later it evolved to describe the act of thinking deeply about something

    Example Uses

    • He sat in his room, brooding about his failed relationship
    • * She was brooding about the loss of her job and didn't know what to do next
    • * The poet's brooding nature was reflected in his dark and melancholic poetry

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    cheerful happy joyful elated ecstatic thrilled delighted pleased satisfied content calm serene peaceful tranquil carefree lighthearted frivolous facetious humorous amused entertained distracted preoccupied oblivious unaware indifferent apathetic unconcerned untroubled unworried unbothered

    Related Nouns

    thoughts feelings emotions mood atmosphere introspection contemplation reflection meditation rumination pondering deliberation consideration anxiety worry trouble distress upset sorrow grief melancholy sadness gloom doom despair hopelessness

    Related Verbs

    think ponder reflect meditate ruminate deliberate consider weigh worry trouble distress upset grieve mourn lament bemoan sorrow despair hope wish desire long yearn crave

    Related Adjectives

    introspective contemplative melancholic moody somber sullen gloomy dismal dreary mournful sorrowful pensive reflective thoughtful meditative anxious worried troubled distressed upset despondent disheartened dejected depressed morose glum sulky bitter resentful indignant angry irate furious intense passionate fervent fervid ardent zealous enthusiastic dedicated devoted