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Definition preoccupied in British English

preoccupied adjective

adjective
/priˈɒkjʊpaɪd/
1

thinking about something so much or spending so much time doing something that you do not notice other things or cannot think about other things

Example

While the government was preoccupied with the troubles on the border, rebel leaders stepped up their operations.

Example

Martin was too preoccupied with his own life to notice his daughter's problems.

Synonyms and related words
inattentive neglectful preoccupied
Definition preoccupied in British English