PREOCCUPIED
(adj.sat, adj., verb)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Preoccupied.
How to pronounce preoccupied:
US
Preoccupied - as an adjective satellite
Deeply absorbed in thought
Example: "As distant and bemused as a professor listening to the prattling of his freshman class"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bemused12lost4Having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
Example: "Became more and more haunted by the stupid riddle"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
haunted11obsessed11taken upPreoccupied - as an adjective
Concerned with something else; distracted; giving one's attention elsewhere.
Example: "I was preoccupied with a deadline at work, and i forgot his birthday."
Describing a scientific name that was previously used, a junior homonym.
Preoccupied - as a verb
To distract; to occupy or draw attention elsewhere.
Example: "The father tried to preoccupy the child with his keys."
To occupy or take possession of beforehand.
Example Sentences
"She seemed preoccupied with her own thoughts and didn't notice him enter the room."
"His preoccupied mind caused him to accidentally walk past his destination."
"The preoccupied professor didn't even notice when a student raised their hand."
"I could tell he was preoccupied by the way he kept checking his phone."
"Her preoccupied state led her to forget about the important meeting."
Word Game Points
Is PREOCCUPIED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, preoccupied is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PREOCCUPIED has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.
Is PREOCCUPIED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, preoccupied is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPREOCCUPIED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.
Is PREOCCUPIED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, preoccupied is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPREOCCUPIED has a WORDFEUD points total of 25.
