HyperDic: preoccupied

English > 2 senses of the word preoccupied:
ADJECTIVEallpreoccupied, bemused, lostdeeply absorbed in thought
allpreoccupied, haunted, obsessed, taken uphaving or showing excessive or compulsive concern / concern with something
preoccupied > pronunciation
Soundspriyaa'kyahpay.d
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English > preoccupied: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningDeeply absorbed in thought.
Example "a preoccupied frown"
Synonymsbemused, lost
BroaderthoughtfulExhibiting or characterized by careful thought
Spanishabsorto, despistada, despistado, distraída, ensimismado
Nounspreoccupancythe mental state of being preoccupied by something
English > preoccupied: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningHaving or showing excessive or compulsive concern / concern with something.
Example "got no help from his wife who was preoccupied with the children"
Synonymshaunted, obsessed, taken up
BroaderconcernedFeeling or showing worry or solicitude
Spanishobsesionado, obsesivo, obseso
Catalanenderiat, obsés, obsessionat, obsessiu
Nounspreoccupancythe mental state of being preoccupied by something

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