ruminating (C2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈruːmɪneɪtɪŋ/
Definition
Thinking deeply and repeatedly about a specific subject, often in a way that causes worry or prevents one from moving on.
Examples
He spent the entire weekend ruminating on the mistakes he made during his presentation.
Ruminating over past failures is a common habit that can hinder personal growth.
She found herself ruminating on the conversation long after the guests had left.
How to Use ruminating
- ruminate on (prepositional phrase)
- To focus one's thoughts on a specific topic. — "He spent hours ruminating on the implications of the new policy."
- ruminate about (prepositional phrase)
- To think repeatedly about a concern or event. — "It is unproductive to ruminate about things you cannot change."
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