🤔preoccupation

Meaning

The state of being engrossed or absorbed in thought about something.

The state of being absorbed in thought; mental distraction.

The state of being preoccupied or having excessive concern about a particular matter.

Example Sentences

Her preoccupation with work left her little time for family.

His preoccupation with work led to neglecting his personal life.

His preoccupation with work affected his personal life.

Synonyms

absorption, immersion, obsession, fixation, concern, Absorption, Focus

Entry 1

absorption, immersion, obsession, fixation, concern

Entry 2

Absorption, Focus

Entry 3

obsession, concern, fixation

Antonyms

disinterest, indifference, Indifference, Disinterest, neglect

Entry 1

disinterest, indifference

Entry 2

Indifference, Disinterest

Entry 3

indifference, disinterest, neglect

Collocations

deep preoccupation, mental preoccupation, preoccupation with, constant preoccupation