preoccupation (Meaning)
preoccupation (n)
an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention
the mental state of being preoccupied by something
the act of taking occupancy before someone else does
Synonyms & Antonyms of preoccupation
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- craving
- trip
- thirst
- yearning
- complex
- idee fixe
- quirk
- predilection
- desire
- predisposition
- passion
- hang-up
- inclination
- penchant
- idiosyncrasy
- hunger
- lust
- prepossession
- itch
- infatuation
- monomania
- yen
- tendency
- fetich
- longing
- compulsion
- pining
- appetite
- urge
- propensity
- proclivity
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
FAQs About the word preoccupation
an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention, the mental state of being preoccupied by something, the act of taking occupancy before someone else d
obsession, fixation, mania, fetish, enthusiasm, fascination,problem, craving, trip, thirst
disinterestedness, disregard, apathy, disinterestedness, disregard, unconcern, nonchalance, nonchalance, apathy, indifference
His preoccupation with work consumed his thoughts and actions.
The child's preoccupation with her imaginary friend hindered her social interactions.
The scientist's preoccupation with a breakthrough blinded him to other possibilities.
The artist's preoccupation with perfection paralyzed her creative process.
