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What is another word for
preoccupation
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A subject or matter that engrosses someone
The state or condition of being preoccupied or engrossed with something
The state or quality of being serious or solemn
The underlying intentions or motives of a particular person or group
One's attention or focus garnered through stimulation of the senses
The state of being detached or reserved in manner or expression
A strong desire for something
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Noun
▲
A subject or matter that engrosses someone
fixation
obsession
concern
fetish
mania
hang-up
complex
compulsion
enthusiasm
fascination
fetich
neurosis
passion
prepossession
bug
hobbyhorse
thing
care
niggle
worry
idée fixe
pet subject
bee in your bonnet
infatuation
engrossment
craze
enthrallment
concentration
absorption
immersion
fad
fancy
monomania
attention
intentness
captivation
rage
interest
taste
engagement
weakness
love
one-track mind
desire
occupation
phobia
partiality
addiction
fashion
involvement
ruling passion
raptness
trend
attraction
penchant
vogue
predilection
yen
crush
hobby
tunnel vision
kick
furor
US
furore
UK
fixed idea
pet topic
fear
anxiety
paranoia
craving
case
fixedness
propensity
bias
proclivity
fondness
prejudice
leaning
mode
beguilement
cacoethes
amusement
novelty
pastime
King Charles' head
latest
sensation
buzz
whim
fever
chic
flavour
UK
flavor
US
consuming passion
go
style
bug in ear
ax to grind
ton
US
white whale
wrinkle
cry
liking
distraction
tiger by the tail
hot ticket
tonne
UK
single-mindedness
dernier cri
something on the brain
last word
favorite subject
in thing
newest wrinkle
appetite
preoccupation with
mania for
obsession with
jag
entanglement
hobby-horse
holding of one's attention
enthralment
fanaticism
uneasiness
intrigue
monopolization
US
monopolisation
UK
narrowmindedness
shortsightedness
thing for
preference
dread
pursuit
narrow outlook
derangement
affliction
daemon
difficulty
inhibition
torment
block
demon
terror
urge
soft spot
inclination
keenness
affection
susceptibility
keen interest
mental disturbance
psychosis
drive
obsessive compulsion
irresistible impulse
tiger
grabber
craziness
bee
disorder
affinity
relish
affectation
caprice
restraint
disturbance
dilemma
problem
impasse
predicament
reserve
whimsy
humour
UK
innovation
eccentricity
humor
US
conceit
vagary
cult
kink
quirk
frivolity
sport
fantasy
custom
meme
in
delusion
latest word
passing fancy
fool notion
new look
must
phantom
monkey
recreation
entertainment
mental block
psychological block
diversion
concrete idea
divertissement
laser-like focus
latest thing
pleasure
activity
delight
fun
game
leisure pursuit
leisure activity
predisposition
bent
disposition
tendency
proneness
like
aptitude
impulse
favor
US
favour
UK
shine
habitude
bone
druthers
turn
genius
devices
love affair
thirst
hankering
enjoyment
cup of tea
appreciation
attachment
inclining
palate
favoritism
US
use
favouritism
UK
longing
mindset
likelihood
itch
hunger
gusto
mind
devotion
stomach
understanding
wish
aptness
type
mash
liability
zeal
orientation
sympathy
habit
readiness
appetency
penchant for
fondness for
velleity
liking for
bond
zest
bag
want
openness
willingness
choice
yearning
pining
eye
flash
weakness for
tooth
will
groove
thought
need
ache
sweet tooth
dish
way
having as one's type
set
temperament
slant
eyes for
rapport
accord
sentiment
relationship
empathy
link
harmony
communion
closeness
fellowship
interrelationship
camaraderie
chemistry
unity
simpatico
cotton
aroha
partiality for
close relationship
fellow feeling for
inclination towards
like-mindedness
good vibrations
special relationship
fellow feeling
predilection towards
understanding of
closeness to
hitting it off
attraction towards
same wavelength
pash
adoration of
folly
enchantment
rapture
devotion to
foolishness
regard for
feeling for
love for
desire for
madness
passion for
fixation with
puppy love
thing about
hang-up about
craze for
addiction to
crush on
calf love
more ❯
“Their main
preoccupation
was how to feed their families.”
Noun
▲
The state or condition of being preoccupied or engrossed with something
absorption
musing
abstraction
daydreaming
engrossment
absent-mindedness
inattentiveness
oblivion
pensiveness
concentration
distraction
reverie
self-absorption
thinking
brooding
forgetfulness
heedlessness
immersion
inadvertence
wool-gathering
brown study
deep thought
dream
obliviousness
prepossession
woolgathering
amusement
captivation
preoccupancy
thinking of other things
absence of mind
dreaminess
inattention
contemplation
study
trance
thoughtfulness
reflection
distractedness
vagueness
dreaming
meditation
daydream
lack of concentration
consideration
dwam
revery
pondering
thought
detachment
trip
blonde moment
profound thought
head trip
mind trip
staring into space
lack of application
contemplativeness
reflectiveness
meditativeness
wistfulness
abstractedness
absentmindedness
reflecting
ruminating
doziness
amnesia
imagination
lapse of memory
carelessness
absence
imagining
building castles in the air
introspection
idleness
scattiness
poor memory
fancying
conceiving
stargazing
brain fart
cogitation
rumination
tendency to forget
cerebration
deliberation
figment of the imagination
in a zone
recollection
navel gazing
day-dreaming
deep thoughtfulness
dreamy abstraction
close study
quiet ecstasy
fantasy
vision
fancy
hallucination
muse
phantasy
pipe dream
castle-building
fool's paradise
castles in the air
speculation
scrutiny
brainwork
excogitation
analysis
examination
debate
mulling
reasoning
advisement
account
idea
mulling over
understanding
attention
thoughts
heed
opinion
serious thought
view
impression
forethought
judgement
UK
judgment
US
assessment
introversion
ideation
weighing up
investigation
self-examination
planning
soul-searching
navel-gazing
observation
regard
calculation
notion
concept
picture
premeditation
circumspection
agonizing
US
inference
discussion
conception
thought process
ratiocination
review
perusal
inspection
evaluation
application
agonising
UK
interpretation
rationalization
US
cognition
belief
rationalisation
UK
logic
ideas
self-observation
self-questioning
self-searching
self-scrutiny
self-analysis
heart-searching
self-contemplation
line of thought
self-reflection
mentation
bemusement
caution
carefulness
care
careful thought
intellection
notice
inlook
solipsism
egoism
prayer
worrying
puzzling
image
premise
perception
self-discovery
mind's eye
conceptualization
US
quiet time
a brown study
preconception
vagary
caprice
philosophy
remoteness
theory
prospect
conceptualisation
UK
entrancement
raptness
aloofness
bemusedness
critical thinking
conclusion
conclusions
supposition
hypothesis
train of thought
logical thinking
presumption
position
assumption
apprehending
think
period of deliberation
period of contemplation
spell of contemplation
period of reflection
spell of deliberation
spell of reflection
inwardness
timidity
shyness
reserve
determination
beliefs
views
outlook
viewpoint
opinions
viewpoints
thesis
conjecture
verdict
ponderings
conviction
reason
accepted wisdom
point of view
points of view
suspicion
perceiving
considering
research
breakdown
dissection
probe
finding
induction
sequitur
eduction
audit
interrogation
exploration
diagnosis
estimation
findings
inferring
corollary
derivation
result
results
illation
cross-examination
check
inquiry
US
inquisition
answer
concluding
deduction
enquiry
UK
scan
look
inventory
once-over
going-over
checkup
survey
look-over
more ❯
“There is both an institutional and individual
preoccupation
with measurement of performance.”
Noun
▲
The state or quality of being serious or solemn
solemnity
seriousness
gravity
sobriety
solemnness
earnestness
staidness
soberness
graveness
earnest
intentness
sedateness
sombreness
grimness
thoughtfulness
dourness
sternness
humourlessness
gravitas
pensiveness
gloominess
glumness
somberness
meditativeness
moodiness
bookishness
owlishness
studiousness
serious-mindedness
severity
dignity
coolness
calmness
sober-mindedness
gloom
unsmilingness
aloofness
stone-facedness
grim-facedness
long-facedness
urgency
acuteness
perilousness
concern
hazardousness
weightiness
momentousness
exigency
consequence
significance
austerity
humorlessness
sadness
mournfulness
dolefulness
grandeur
steadiness
level-headedness
formality
loftiness
restraint
practicality
composure
pragmatism
practicalness
decorum
strictness
puritanism
reasonableness
conservatism
self-restraint
self-control
common sense
dignified demeanour
calm
poise
stoniness
coldness
will
grit
ponderance
steeliness
unfriendliness
austereness
stiffness
flintiness
frostiness
hardheartedness
frigidity
iciness
more ❯
Noun
▲
The underlying intentions or motives of a particular person or group
agenda
impetus
intent
intention
motive
goal
incentive
motivation
purpose
rationale
reason
aim
ambition
catalyst
consideration
design
incitement
inducement
instigation
interest
objective
persuasion
spur
carrot
cause
concern
desire
determinant
drive
end
enticement
focus
hope
inspiration
object
stimulant
stimulation
aspiration
determination
dream
grounds
ideal
pretension
resolve
target
wish
care
mission
resolution
vision
plan
thinking
end game
driving force
holy grail
hidden agenda
hidden motive
Holy Grail
vested interest
object of desire
special interest
score to settle
reason why
ax to grind
occasion
case
basis
argument
explanation
justification
ground
defence
UK
point
excuse
defense
US
account
apology
vindication
warrant
apologia
antecedent
subject
accounting
causation
authority
wherefore
why
causality
rationalization
US
pretext
exposition
source
good reason
genesis
premise
driver
rationalisation
UK
origin
chief ingredient
why and wherefore
whys and wherefores
underpinning
principal element
causal agent
story
more ❯
Noun
▲
One's attention or focus garnered through stimulation of the senses
imagination
attention
fascination
interest
notice
curiosity
focus
heed
heedfulness
passion
regard
captivation
care
consideration
inquisitiveness
scrutiny
deliberation
concern
concentration
awareness
attentiveness
engrossment
thoughtfulness
enthusiasm
note
curiousness
intentness
thought
eagerness
diligence
responsiveness
thirst for knowledge
alertness
vigilance
keenness
undivided attention
watchfulness
interestedness
concernment
receptivity
nosiness
absorption
suspicion
receptiveness
excitement
contemplation
application
zest
more ❯
Noun
▲
The state of being detached or reserved in manner or expression
remoteness
aloofness
detachment
diffidence
frostiness
reserve
coldness
coolness
disinterestedness
distance
indifference
unconcern
incuriosity
unresponsiveness
unfriendliness
unsociability
standoffishness
dispassionateness
inhospitality
unapproachability
frigidity
dispassion
lack of warmth
apathy
hostility
withdrawnness
formality
uncommunicativeness
snootiness
chilliness
stiffness
chill
lack of sympathy
lack of understanding
nonchalance
insouciance
cool
impassiveness
uninterestedness
frigidness
unconcernedness
lukewarmness
reservedness
disregard
equanimity
passivity
casualness
complacence
torpor
incuriousness
disinterest
lack of interest
lack of concern
lack of involvement
inhibition
restraint
constraint
discretion
reticence
modesty
timidity
shyness
guardedness
caution
backwardness
inhibitedness
taciturnity
demureness
coyness
quietness
refrainment
continence
suppression
froideur
repression
discipline
silence
reluctance
secretiveness
self-restraint
stand-offishness
self-effacement
self-containment
self-command
self-control
unwillingness to open up
impassivity
heedlessness
emotionlessness
lassitude
listlessness
phlegm
insensibility
insensitivity
passiveness
lethargy
uninterest
stoicism
halfheartedness
dullness
insensibleness
stolidity
stolidness
carelessness
unmindfulness
lack of enthusiasm
inattention
calmness
inertia
inactivity
composure
inaction
disdain
languor
unfeelingness
sluggishness
laziness
oblivion
boredom
uncaring attitude
airiness
calm
callousness
idleness
imperturbability
ease
indolence
sloth
negligence
drowsiness
slowness
obliviousness
neglect
neutrality
acedia
neglectfulness
accidie
forgetfulness
resignation
inertness
self-possession
amnesia
hebetude
half-heartedness
ennui
absence of feeling
cold shoulder
torpidity
lack of commitment
torpidness
Lethe
inadvertence
languidness
leadenness
impassibility
affectlessness
thoughtlessness
unflappability
numbness
carefreeness
feebleness
relaxedness
light-heartedness
supineness
disgust
pococurantism
jadedness
distaste
frivolousness
happiness
jauntiness
breeziness
nonparticipation
easy-going attitude
sangfroid
lack of care
lack of curiosity
unawareness
inactiveness
sang-froid
lack of emotion
unconsciousness
ignorance
stupor
darkness
waters of Lethe
equity
passionlessness
alienation
noninterference
immunity
inanition
obliviousness to
uninvolvement with
nonchalance about
heedlessness of
unconcern about
uninvolvement in
apathy towards
disregard for
apathy about
coma
nirvana
boredom with
poco-curantism
carelessness of
dismissiveness of
unresponsiveness to
mindlessness of
weariness of
lack of concern about
lack of interest in
cold-bloodedness
lack of enthusiasm about
lack of feeling
ignoring
oversight
overlooking
contempt
disrespect
scorn
disfavor
US
omission
forgetting
slight
disesteem
neglecting
disfavour
UK
omitting
slighting
lack of attention
lack of heed
lack of notice
non-observance
brush-off
mopery
lack of motivation
more ❯
Noun
▲
A strong desire for something
passion
compulsion
desire
drive
craving
fixation
urge
ambition
aspiration
hankering
longing
obsession
pining
urgency
yearning
ardour
UK
ardor
US
dream
eagerness
fervour
UK
fervor
US
hang-up
hunger
impulse
infatuation
lust
thirst
appetency
impulsion
inclination
itch
motivation
need
appetite
thirstiness
want
will
wish
jones
monkey
addiction
prepossession
pull
temptation
yen
letch
fancy
ache
enthusiasm
hope
avidity
zeal
keenness
avidness
excitement
burning
impatience
goal
desirousness
greed
aim
intent
appetence
purpose
zest
liking
hungering
appetition
propensity
covetousness
willingness
objective
proclivity
love
penchant
pursuit
relish
voracity
intention
weakness
greediness
gusto
plan
devotion
pretension
strong interest
direction
resolve
fire in the belly
motive
endeavor
US
endeavour
UK
determination
demand
target
object
design
intensity
earnestness
mission
holy grail
fervency
dedication
taste
end
wholeheartedness
fire in belly
readiness
predilection
Holy Grail
raison d'ĂȘtre
object of desire
desired result
ardency
thing
bourne
impetus
passionateness
commitment
interest
alacrity
voraciousness
intentness
diligence
fascination
conscientiousness
notion
craze
stomach
mania
big eyes
instinct
mind
whim
thought
resolution
druthers
panting
yearn
needfulness
predisposition
disposition
idea
requirement
preference
vision
ideal
scheme
calling
vocation
requisite
necessity
push
expectation
desideratum
destination
bourn
mark
fondness
partiality
liveliness
zealousness
fanaticism
application
ebullience
assiduity
strong desire
munchies
thirsting
aridity
intense desire
coveting
anxiety
aching
strong want
restlessness
cacoethes
esurience
gluttony
prurience
aphrodisia
hurting
soft spot
sweet tooth
eyes for
vehemence
anticipation
essential
caprice
daydream
grail
whimsy
zing
impetuosity
avarice
catalyst
solicitude
vagary
wishing
initiative
ambitiousness
acquisitiveness
graspingness
want-to
cause
rapacity
go-getting
hunch
feeling
mercenariness
rapaciousness
driving force
planning
avariciousness
materialism
dearth
lustfulness
scarcity
cry out
call
support
occasion
absence
necessitude
drought
focus
imperative
deficit
scarceness
use
exigence
scantiness
market
exigency
possessiveness
cupidity
itching
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