Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rumination
noun
/ˌruː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
Definition
The act of thinking carefully and for a long period about something.
Examples
- After losing his job, he spent hours in rumination about his future.
- Her rumination on past mistakes often prevented her from moving forward.
Meaning
Rumination refers to the process of continuously thinking about the same thoughts, often focusing on negative aspects or problems.
Synonyms
- reflection
- contemplation
- pondering
- meditation
- brooding
