hobbies

NOUN

pleasurable pastime

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amusement art avocation craft diversion fad fun obsession occupation specialty sport

STRONG

bag craze distraction fancy game interest kick play quest relaxation schtick shot sideline thing vagary weakness whim whimsy

WEAK

divertissement favorite occupation labor of love leisure activity leisure pursuit pet topic

Antonyms

STRONGEST

entertainment vocation work

STRONG

boredom dislike hate

WEAK

profession

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hobbies

Many of these first-generation founders are bad at hobbies.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026

‘They grind and keep pushing. … Many of these first-generation founders are bad at hobbies.’

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026

“Your agent will work 24/7 on your behalf to improve your relationships, health, career, finances, home management, hobbies and more,” he wrote.

From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2026

The white-collar job market is cutthroat, so some recruiters are encouraging job seekers to add something unexpected to their résumés to stand out: hobbies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

He told me to take up hobbies to distract myself, as he had done—hunting, oil painting, and so on.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood