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broody Synonyms

Another word for broody

Choosing another word for broody depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Thoughtful and unhappy; given to Moody, melancholic, or sullen contemplation.

Usage Example

"The novel features a dark, moody protagonist who spends hours walking alone in the rain."

Strongest
moody
Strong
sullen
morose
pensive
melancholic
gloomy
sulky

• adjective (Context 2)

(Of a hen or other female bird) inclined to sit on eggs in order to hatch them.

Usage Example

"The farmer noticed that two of the hens had become incubating and were refusing to leave their nesting boxes."

Strong
incubating

• adjective (Context 3)

(Informal) feeling a strong desire to have a baby.

Usage Example

"Holding her sister's newborn niece made her feel unmistakably maternal."

Weak
maternal

Opposites of broody

The opposite of broody shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

cheerful
upbeat
lighthearted
carefree
sunny
See all opposites of broody

• Nearby Words

brooding
broodingly
broodmare
broody
brook
brook trout
brooke

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Broody. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/broody
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