preoccupation

Meaning

The state of being absorbed in thought; mental distraction.

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

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

Example Sentences

His preoccupation with work led to neglecting his personal life.

His preoccupation with work affected his personal life.

Her preoccupation with work left her little time for family.

Synonyms

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

Entry 1

Absorption, Focus

Entry 2

obsession, concern, fixation

Entry 3

absorption, immersion, obsession, fixation, concern

Antonyms

Indifference, Disinterest, indifference, disinterest, neglect

Entry 1

Indifference, Disinterest

Entry 2

indifference, disinterest, neglect

Entry 3

disinterest, indifference

Collocations

deep preoccupation, mental preoccupation, preoccupation with, constant preoccupation