brooding
/ˈbruːdɪŋ/
adjective
- Showing deep, often unhappy or worried thought; appearing darkly thoughtful or threatening.
- He gave her a brooding look that made her uneasy.
- She sat in brooding silence, staring at the floor.
- The sky was dark and brooding before the storm.
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noun
- The act of thinking deeply about something, especially in a sad or worried way.
- Too much brooding can lead to anxiety and stress.
- His constant brooding over the mistake kept him from sleeping.
- She tried to stop her brooding and focus on the present.
- The act of a bird sitting on eggs to keep them warm and help them hatch.
- The hen's brooding lasted about three weeks.
- The farmer checked the temperature in the brooding area daily.
- Proper brooding is essential for the survival of the chicks.