English / word
preoccupation
noun C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
The state or condition of being completely engrossed with something; an obsessive concern.
In context
01
His preoccupation with work led to neglecting his personal life.
02
His preoccupation with work affected his personal life.
Synonyms
obsession,fixation,absorption
Antonyms
indifference,apathy,detachment
Collocations
growing preoccupation,morbid preoccupation,major preoccupation