engrossment

• Nom désignant l'état d'être totalement absorbé ou occupé par quelque chose, impliquant une concentration mentale intense ou une focalisation profonde. Il peut aussi renvoyer à l'action de s'approprier ou de monopoliser, mais le sens principal est celui de la captation complète de l'attention.

A noun referring to the state of being completely absorbed or occupied by something, involving intense mental focus or concentration.

indénombrable

1. Complete attentionC1formal

   The state of being fully absorbed or occupied with something, requiring intense mental focus.

   Absorption totale

   • Her engrossment in the novel was so deep that she didn't hear the phone ring.
   • The scientist's engrossment in the experiment lasted for hours.
   • His complete engrossment in the game made him lose track of time.

   Synonymesabsorptionattentivenessconcentrationfocusimmersionpreoccupation

   Antonymesboredomdistractioninattentionindifference

2. PreoccupationC1formal

   A mental state where one's thoughts are entirely taken up by a particular subject or activity.

   Absorption (dans une activité, une pensée)

   • His engrossment with the project left little time for socializing.
   • The artist's engrossment in her work was evident in every brushstroke.
   • Engrossment in personal problems can affect one's work performance.

   Synonymesabsorptionconcentrationfascinationimmersioninvolvementpreoccupation

   Antonymesboredomdistractioninattentionindifference

3. Intent concentrationC1formal

   The quality of being intensely focused and concentrated on a single task or thought.

   Absorption dans une tâche

   • The chess player's engrossment was visible in his unwavering stare at the board.
   • Meditation requires a state of deep engrossment and mental clarity.
   • Her engrossment in the lecture was so complete that she took detailed notes without distraction.

   Synonymesabsorptionconcentrationengagementfocusimmersionintentnesspreoccupation

   Antonymesabsentmindednessdistractioninattention