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broodiness

/broʊdɪnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does broodiness mean?

noun

A state of being preoccupied with thoughts of a mother's care for her young, or a tendency to be overly protective or anxious about something.

Example

"Her broodiness made it difficult for her to leave her children at daycare."

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