Provided are a near-infrared absorbing photosensitive composition including at least one oxocarbon compound selected from a compound represented by Formula (SQ1) or a compound represented by Formula (CR1), a polymerizable compound, a photopolymerization initiator, and a solvent; a cured film formed of the near-infrared absorbing photosensitive composition; an optical filter; a method for forming a pattern; a laminate; a solid-state imaging element; an image display device; and an infrared sensor. In Formula (SQ1), Rs 1 and Rs 2 each independently represent a monovalent organic group. In Formula (CR1), Rc 1 and Rc 2 each independently represent a monovalent organic group.