Paghihimulmol (en. Brooding)

/pɐɡɪhɪmuɭmɒl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of harboring resentment or concern that often causes sadness.
His brooding caused resentment in their relationship.
Ang paghihimulmol niya ay nagdulot ng sama ng loob sa kanilang relasyon.
A persistent thinking about problems or issues that cannot be removed from one's mind.
He accomplished nothing due to his relentless brooding over work.
Wala siyang natapos dahil sa kanyang walang humpay na paghihimulmol tungkol sa trabaho.
Also a form of worry that leads to having a negative outlook.
Excessive brooding causes her stress.
Ang labis na paghihimulmol ay nagdudulot ng stress sa kanya.

Etymology

from the root word 'himulmol', meaning 'having a grudge'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

brooding thoughts
thoughts filled with worries that impair action
paghihimulmol ng isip
don't brood
advice not to think too negatively
huwag kang magpaghihimulmol

Related Words

brood
the root word used to describe the state of harboring resentment.
himulmol

Slang Meanings

intense thinking or contemplation
She is in a state of deep reflection because she still doesn’t know what course to take.
Nasa estado siya ng paghihimulmol dahil hindi pa niya alam kung anong kurso ang kukunin.
worried or confused
He seems to be hunched over in deep thought, looks like bad news.
Parang nakayuko siya sa paghihimulmol, mukhang may masamang balita.
regret or reflection on decisions
In his contemplation, he realized he made the wrong decision.
Sa paghihimulmol niya, napagtanto niyang mali ang kanyang naging desisyon.