Synonyms for

Brooding

Verb / ˈbru:dɪŋ / Another word for brooding — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Feeling or showing worry or unhappiness

Synonyms & similar words

broody ruminative contemplative loom sulk incubation stew incubate cover dwell pout bulklarge pondering hover meditative brood pensive hatch pensiveness reflective musing grizzle Gloomy Melancholy Mournful Sullen Sad Thoughtful Pensive Moody Somber Dark Dismal Desolate Dejected Downcast Dispirited Despondent Blue Depressed Miserable Woeful

Example sentences

  1. The brooding cat sat in the corner, refusing to play with the other cats.
  2. After receiving a bad grade, the student was brooding all day.
  3. The brooding storm clouds signaled a coming thunderstorm.
  4. He had a brooding look on his face after his girlfriend broke up with him.
  5. The brooding music made me feel sad.

Quotes

  • I am a writer who came of a sheltered life. A sheltered life can be a daring life as well. For all serious daring starts from within.
  • It's hard to be a person who never gives up when you're brooding like a chimney.
  • It is always the best policy to speak the truth, unless, of course, you are an exceptionally good liar.

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