Synonyms of the word

pensiveness

• n. A thoughtful or reflective state, especially if sad or melancholic.

brooding

• adj. (of a bird) Broody; incubating eggs by sitting on them.
• adj. Deeply or seriously thoughtful.
• v. present participle of brood.
• n. A spell of brooding; the time when someone broods.

contemplativeness

• n. The state or quality of being contemplative.

meditativeness

• n. The quality of being meditative.

melancholy

• adj. Affected with great sadness or depression.
• n. (historical) Black bile, formerly thought to be one of the four "cardinal humours" of animal bodies.
• n. Great sadness or depression, especially of a thoughtful or introspective nature.

thoughtfulness

• n. thoughtful and considerate attention.
• n. careful deliberation before action.