Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
preoccupied
adjective
/priːˈɒkjʊpaɪd/
Definition
Engaged in or engrossed in thought to the extent that one is not fully aware of or focused on one’s surroundings or the tasks at hand.
Examples
- She seemed preoccupied during the meeting, often staring out of the window.
- His mind was preoccupied with the challenges of the upcoming exam.
- Even at dinner, he appeared preoccupied, lost in his thoughts.
Meaning
Being so absorbed in one’s thoughts or concerns that one cannot pay attention to anything else.
Synonyms
- Distracted
- Engrossed
- Absorbed
- Inattentive
- Oblivious
