What does "Preoccupied" mean?

distracted or absorbed

Synonym: distracted, absorbed Opposite: focused, attentive

"Preoccupied" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

You were a tad preoccupied at the time

— Breaking Bad S5E1

Sorry, I'm preoccupied by someone who will remain nameless.

— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S2E10

I'M PREOCCUPIED.

— Gilmore Girls S1E7

She's a little preoccupied these days.

— Grey's Anatomy S6E18

I was preoccupied with its heads.

— Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

This whole Haley thing has got me a little preoccupied.

— Modern Family S2E19

- Preoccupied. - No kidding. About what?

— Sex and the City S1E8

What's the matter? You seem preoccupied.

— The Crown S1E10

"Preoccupied" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 11 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

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