Synonyms of preoccupation

preoccupation

noun

(ˌ)prē-ˌä-kyə-ˈpā-shən 

as in obsession

something about which one is constantly thinking or concerned

the future entomologist's preoccupation with insects from a very early age

Synonyms & Similar Words

• obsession
• problem
• fascination
• fixation
• fetish
• enthusiasm
• mania
• fetich
• thirst
• prepossession
• idée fixe
• longing
• monomania
• desire
• compulsion
• infatuation
• craving
• tendency
• trip
• appetite
• hunger
• yearning
• complex
• passion
• predilection
• urge
• idiosyncrasy
• proclivity
• quirk
• lust
• penchant
• predisposition
• hang-up
• propensity
• inclination
• yen
• itch
• pining
• bent
• hankering
• drive
• partiality
• disposition
• cacoëthes
• leaning

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• indifference
• disregard
• apathy
• nonchalance
• unconcern
• insouciance
• disinterestedness
• unconcernedness

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of preoccupation

But a cursory glance around the art world of late suggests these reactionaries are not alone in their preoccupation with beauty and tradition. —Rachel Wetzler, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2024

Tucked inside Aardman’s putty preoccupations is a potent philosophical statement about the irreplaceable quality of the human touch. —Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024

Those with muscle dysmorphia usually have a belief or preoccupation that their body is weak, feeble, too small, or not muscular enough. —Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 3 Dec. 2024

What exactly that something turned out to be is the central preoccupation of Hysteria!, a fun, insightful, and occasionally scary coming-of-age horror series that premieres Oct. 18 on Peacock. —Judy Berman, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024