Thesaurus

engrossment

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of engrossment

a focusing of the mind on something

my engrossment in the video game made me lose track of time

Synonyms of engrossment

absorption, attention, concentration, enthrallment, immersion

Words Related to engrossment

fixation, obsession, preoccupation

alertness, application, awareness, consciousness, consideration, heedfulness, intentness, raptness, regard

contemplation, meditation, musing, pondering, rumination

Near Antonyms of engrossment

absence, absentmindedness, abstractedness, abstraction, detachment, distraction, obliviousness, remoteness, unawareness, unconsciousness, withdrawal

disinterest, indifference, mindlessness, unconcern

befuddlement, bemusement, bewilderment, confusion

Antonyms of engrossment

Learn More about engrossment

Dictionary: Definition of engrossment

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up engrossment? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show comments

WORD OF THE DAY

tomfoolery

playful or foolish behavior

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games