PREOCCUPATION: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for PREOCCUPATION?

Need another word that means the same as “preoccupation”? Find 15 synonyms and 30 related words for “preoccupation” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Preoccupation” are: preoccupancy, absorption, engrossment, pensiveness, concentration, self-absorption, musing, thinking, thinking of other things, deep thought, brown study, brooding, obsession, concern, fixation

Preoccupation as a Noun

Definitions of "Preoccupation" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “preoccupation” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The act of taking occupancy before someone else does.
• An idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention.
• The mental state of being preoccupied by something.
• The state or condition of being preoccupied or engrossed with something.
• A subject or matter that engrosses someone.

Synonyms of "Preoccupation" as a noun (15 Words)

absorption	The process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion. The country s absorption into the Ottoman Empire.
brooding	The young of an animal cared for at one time.
brown study	A university in Rhode Island.
concentration	Strengthening the concentration as of a solute in a mixture by removing diluting material. The concentration of power in the hands of nobles.
concern	Something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness. New York traffic is a constant concern.
deep thought	The central and most intense or profound part.
engrossment	Complete attention; intense mental effort.
fixation	(in Freudian theory) the arresting of part of the libido at an immature stage, causing an obsessive attachment. Biopsy specimens were placed in cassettes before fixation in formalin.
musing	The source of an artist’s inspiration. His musings were interrupted by the sound of the telephone.
obsession	An idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person’s mind. He was in the grip of an obsession he was powerless to resist.
pensiveness	Persistent morbid meditation on a problem.
preoccupancy	The action or fact of occupying previously; previous or earlier occupation.
self-absorption	Preoccupation with yourself to the exclusion of everything else.
thinking	The process of considering or reasoning about something. I am wrap d in dismal thinkings.
thinking of other things	The process of using your mind to consider something carefully.

Usage Examples of "Preoccupation" as a noun

• Their main preoccupation was how to feed their families.
• His preoccupation with politics.

Associations of "Preoccupation" (30 Words)

absorb	Take up the attention of (someone); interest greatly. She sat in an armchair absorbed in a book.
absorption	The mental state of being preoccupied by something. Her absorption in the problems of the Third World.
assimilate	Become similar in sound. Immigrants often want to assimilate quickly.
assimilation	The fact of a sound being made more like another in the same or next word. The assimilation of Italians into American society.
blacksmith	A person who makes and repairs things in iron by hand.
compulsive	A person with a compulsive disposition someone who feels compelled to do certain things. This play is compulsive viewing.
concentration	Strengthening the concentration as of a solute in a mixture by removing diluting material. The concentration of power in the hands of nobles.
denseness	The quality of being mentally slow and limited.
enchantment	A magical spell. The enchantment of the mountains.
engross	Absorb all the attention or interest of. The notes totally engrossed him.
engulf	Powerfully affect (someone); overwhelm. The toad can engulf nestling birds.
fascination	The power to fascinate someone; the quality of being fascinating. He had a lifelong fascination with science.
fetish	A charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers. Made a fetish of cleanliness.
headstrong	Energetically wilful and determined. The headstrong impulsiveness of youth.
immerse	Cause to be immersed. Immerse the paper in water for twenty minutes.
immersion	Complete attention; intense mental effort. As a teacher she advocates learning by immersion.
incorporate	Formed or united into a whole. She incorporated his suggestions into her proposal.
ingest	Absorb (information. Lead will poison anyone if enough is ingested.
moisture	Water or other liquid diffused in a small quantity as vapour, within a solid, or condensed on a surface. In freshly felled wood the moisture content varies.
morbid	Characterized by an abnormal and unhealthy interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease. Morbid curiosity.
obsession	An unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone. She cared for him with a devotion bordering on obsession.
obsessive	Affected by an obsession. Obsessive gambling.
overwhelm	Charge someone with too many tasks. The Stilton doesn t overwhelm the flavour of the trout.
pathological	Involving or caused by a physical or mental disease. A pathological urge to succeed.
plunge	A swift and drastic fall in value or amount. To peel fruit cover with boiling water and then plunge them into iced water.
pull	In sport a pulling stroke. Pull a sled.
saturate	A saturated fat. Japan s electronics industry began to saturate the world markets.
soak	Washing something by allowing it to soak. VAT would not soak the rich it would soak the everyday guy struggling to stay afloat.
submerge	Sink below the surface; go under or as if under water. Submerge your head completely.
surround	The area encircling something surroundings. He loves to surround himself with family and friends.