1. plural of broodiness; the quality or state of being broody; a tendency to be moody, contemplative, or withdrawn
Usage: Usually used in the plural form; Common in informal contexts
2. plural of broodiness; in animals, especially birds, the condition or instinct to sit on eggs or care for young
Usage: Biological/zoological context

Examples

• Her frequent broodinesses made it difficult for friends to know how to approach her.
• The artist's broodinesses often inspired his most powerful works.
• During spring, the hens' broodinesses increased as they prepared to nest.
• His broodinesses seemed to come and go with the seasons.
• The teenager's broodinesses were a normal part of adolescence.
• Several broodinesses in a row suggested she might need to talk to someone.