preoccupation

As nouns the difference between preoccupation and occupation

is that preoccupation is the state of being preoccupied or an idea that preoccupies the mind; enthrallment while occupation is an activity or task with which one occupies oneself; usually specifically the productive activity, service, trade, or craft for which one is regularly paid; a job.

Preoccupation is a related term of interest.

As nouns the difference between preoccupation and interest

is that preoccupation is worry while interest is .

As a verb interest is

to engage the attention of; to awaken interest in; to excite emotion or passion in, in behalf of a person or thing.

As nouns the difference between preoccupation and concern

is that preoccupation is the state of being preoccupied or an idea that preoccupies the mind; enthrallment while concern is that which affects one's welfare or happiness.

As a verb concern is

to relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.

As nouns the difference between fixation and preoccupation

is that fixation is the act of fixing while preoccupation is the state of being preoccupied or an idea that preoccupies the mind; enthrallment.

Profession is a related term of preoccupation.

As nouns the difference between profession and preoccupation

is that profession is a promise or vow made on entering a religious order while preoccupation is worry.

Detachment is a synonym of preoccupation.

As nouns the difference between detachment and preoccupation

is that detachment is (uncountable) the action of detaching; separation while preoccupation is worry.

Thought is a related term of preoccupation.

As nouns the difference between thought and preoccupation

is that thought is form created in the mind, rather than the forms perceived through the five senses; an instance of thinking while preoccupation is worry.

As a verb thought

is (think).

Indifference is a related term of preoccupation.

As nouns the difference between indifference and preoccupation

is that indifference is indifference, uncaringness while preoccupation is worry.

Thinking is a related term of preoccupation.

As nouns the difference between thinking and preoccupation

is that thinking is gerund of think while preoccupation is worry.

As a verb thinking

is .

Endeavour is a synonym of preoccupation.

As nouns the difference between endeavour and preoccupation

is that endeavour is while preoccupation is worry.

As a verb endeavour

is .