Synonyms for Preoccupied
Top synonyms for “preoccupied”: bemused, haunted, lost(p), obsessed, taken up(p), concerned, thoughtful.
Definitions
- (adjective)having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something“became more and more haunted by the stupid riddle”
- (adjective)deeply absorbed in thought“as distant and bemused as a professor listening to the prattling of his freshman class”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Common synonyms for "preoccupied" include bemused, haunted, lost(p), obsessed, taken up(p), concerned. Our thesaurus lists 7 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "preoccupied" mean?
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something Example: "became more and more haunted by the stupid riddle"
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