Preoccupied - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|prɪˈɑːkjəˌpaɪd|
Brit.
|ˌpriːˈɒkjʊpaɪd|
- this word is a past tense form of the verb to preoccupy
- this word is a past participle form of the verb to preoccupy
- this word is a past participle form of the verb to preoccupy
adjective
- deeply absorbed in thought (syn: bemused, lost)
a preoccupied frown
- having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something (syn: haunted, obsessed)got no help from his wife who was preoccupied with the children
Extra examples
...too preoccupied with her worries to enjoy the meal...
What's wrong with Cindy? She seems a little preoccupied.
He's completely preoccupied with all the wedding preparations at the moment.
...the cult attracts egocentric people who are preoccupied with reaching their potential as individuals...
The question of life after death has preoccupied many philosophers.
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