preoccupied
adjective
Pronunciation: /priˈɒkjupaɪd/
Definition
Lost in thought or absorbed by a specific concern, often to the point of ignoring one's immediate surroundings.
Examples
He seemed preoccupied and barely acknowledged my greeting when I walked into the room.
The preoccupied driver missed the exit because he was mentally rehearsing his presentation.
She was so preoccupied with her sick cat that she completely forgot about our dinner plans.
How to Use preoccupied
- preoccupied with (prepositional phrase)
- absorbed by a specific thought or concern — "He is constantly preoccupied with his health."
- look preoccupied (collocation)
- to appear lost in thought — "She looked preoccupied during the entire meeting."
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