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Definition preoccupation in British English

preoccupation noun

noun
/priːˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃ(ə)n/
1

a state in which you think about something so much that you do not think about other things

Example

She noticed his look of preoccupation.

Example

a preoccupation with death/sex/violence

Synonyms and related words
confusion ambiguity bewilderment
1.1

something that you think about and want to do because it is important

Example

The safety of their children is a constant preoccupation of most parents.

Synonyms and related words
distraction disturbance diversion
Definition preoccupation in British English