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Vocabulary Entry
preoccupied
|adjective • verb
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A
adjective
In a state of being engrossed or absorbed in one's thoughts or activities.
Example Sentences
"She seemed preoccupied during the meeting and didn't hear the questions."
"His preoccupied demeanor made it clear he was lost in thought."
"They were preoccupied with their work and didn't notice the time passing."
V
verb
To occupy one's mind to the exclusion of other thoughts.
Example Sentences
"He was preoccupied with worries about the upcoming exam."
"The book was so intriguing that it preoccupied her for hours."
"They found themselves preoccupied with planning for the upcoming trip."