Synonyms of concentration

concentration

noun

ˌkän(t)-sən-ˈtrā-shən 

as in immersion

a focusing of the mind on something

the noise from the party next door threatened to disturb the law student's concentration

Synonyms & Similar Words

• immersion
• attention
• absorption
• engrossment
• obsession
• enthrallment
• preoccupation
• fixation
• awareness
• application
• consciousness
• alertness
• consideration
• intentness
• meditation
• contemplation
• rumination
• regard
• raptness
• heedfulness
• musing
• pondering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inattention
• absence
• withdrawal
• abstraction
• detachment
• distraction
• unconsciousness
• remoteness
• indifference
• unawareness
• obliviousness
• disinterest
• mindlessness
• confusion
• absentmindedness
• unconcern
• bewilderment
• abstractedness
• bemusement
• befuddlement

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of concentration

What emerges isn’t just a portrait of one dysfunctional company, but an account of what extraordinary concentrations of power do to the people who wield them. — Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026

Children who are injured often develop learning disabilities as a result of brain injury caused by the lightning strike, affecting their memory, concentration and ability to keep up in school. — Daile Zhang, The Conversation, 10 Aug. 2026

Their contributions are often invaluable, but the concentration of responsibility can create vulnerability. — Anthony Mastro, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the toxic gas can pose health risks when exposed in high concentrations. — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing concentration

• concentration camp