Definition of Brooding

appearing to worry about something

Examples of Brooding in a sentence

When my father is quiet and in a brooding mood, it is best not to disturb him.  🔊

Many girls are drawn to brooding young men who appear to carry the world on their shoulders.  🔊

With his hat over his eyes, the lone cowboy projected a brooding mood as he stood away from everyone at the dance.  🔊

Mary’s brooding eyes revealed her inner anguish.  🔊

Although Sheila had a lot of worries, she refused to spend her free time brooding about her troubles.  🔊

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