Words Like PREOCCUPATION

We have put together a list of words that are similar to PREOCCUPATION.

9 Alternative Words Similar to preoccupation

1 Preoccupancy Noun      Synonym Words Like Preoccupancy
2 Absorption Noun      Synonym Words Like Absorption
3 Engrossment Noun      Synonym Words Like Engrossment
4 Idea Noun      Synonym Words Like Idea
5 Occupation Noun      Synonym Words Like Occupation
6 Thought Noun      Synonym Words Like Thought
7 Absentmindedness Noun      Hyponym
8 Abstraction Noun      Hyponym Words Like Abstraction
9 Abstractedness Noun      Hyponym Words Like Abstractedness

10 definitions of preoccupation

1 The act of preoccupying, or taking possession of beforehand; the state of being preoccupied; prepossession.
2 Anticipation of objections.
3 an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention
4 the mental state of being preoccupied by something
5 the act of taking occupancy before someone else does
6 The state of being preoccupied; absorption of the attention or intellect.
7 Something that preoccupies or engrosses the mind: Money was their chief preoccupation.
8 Occupation of a place in advance; preoccupancy.
9 The act of preoccupying, or seizing beforehand; possession gained in advance.
10 The act of anticipating; anticipation.
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