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preoccupied
pre·oc·cu·pied P0528300 (prē-ŏk′yə-pīd′)adj.1. a. Absorbed in thought; engrossed.b. Excessively concerned with something; distracted.2. Formerly or already occupied.3. Already used and therefore unavailable for further use. Used of taxonomic names.preoccupied (priːˈɒkjʊˌpaɪd) adj1. engrossed or absorbed in something, esp one's own thoughts2. already or previously occupied3. (Biology) biology (of a taxonomic name) already used to designate a genus, species, etcpre•oc•cu•pied (priˈɒk yəˌpaɪd) adj. 1. completely engrossed in thought; absorbed. 2. previously occupied; taken; filled. 3. already used as a name, as for a species or genus, and not available as a designation for any other. [1835–45] pre•oc′cu•pied`ly (-ˌpaɪd li, -ˌpaɪ ɪd-) adv. ThesaurusAdj. | 1. | preoccupied - deeply absorbed in thought; "as distant and bemused as a professor listening to the prattling of his freshman class"; "lost in thought"; "a preoccupied frown"bemused, deep in thought, lostthoughtful - exhibiting or characterized by careful thought; "a thoughtful paper" | | 2. | preoccupied - having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something; "became more and more haunted by the stupid riddle"; "was absolutely obsessed with the girl"; "got no help from his wife who was preoccupied with the children"; "he was taken up in worry for the old woman"haunted, obsessed, taken upconcerned - feeling or showing worry or solicitude; "concerned parents of youthful offenders"; "was concerned about the future"; "we feel concerned about accomplishing the task at hand"; "greatly concerned not to disappoint a small child" |
preoccupiedadjective1. absorbed, taken up, caught up, lost, intent, wrapped up, immersed, engrossed, rapt They were preoccupied with their own concerns.2. lost in thought, abstracted, distracted, unaware, oblivious, faraway, absent-minded, heedless, distrait, in a brown study He was too preoccupied to notice what was going on.preoccupiedadjective1. Having one's thoughts fully occupied:absorbed, deep, intent, rapt.Idiom: wrapped up in.2. So lost in thought as to be unaware of one's surroundings:absent, absent-minded, abstracted, bemused, distrait, faraway, inattentive.Idiom: a million miles away.Translations
preoccupied
preoccupied (prē-ŏk′yə-pīd′)adj.1. a. Absorbed in thought; engrossed.b. Excessively concerned with something; distracted.2. Formerly or already occupied.3. Already used and therefore unavailable for further use. Used of taxonomic names.avoidant personality disorder Psychology A pervasive pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation, which begins by early adulthood, and is present in various contexts - Avoidant personality disorder-DSM 301.82
- Requires 4 + of the following
- Avoids occupational activities
- involving significant interpersonal contact, due to fear of criticism, disapproval, or rejection
- Unwilling to get involved
- with people unless certain of being liked
- Restraint in intimate relationships
- due to fear of ridicule or shame
- Preoccupied
- with social criticism or rejection
- Inhibited in new interpersonal situations
- due to feelings of inadequacy
- Negative self image
- Views self as socially inept, unappealing, or inferior to others
- Reluctant to take risks
- or engage in activites that have the potential for being embarrassing
Modified from DSM-IV, Am Psych Asso, Washington DC, 1994preoccupied
Synonyms for preoccupiedadj absorbedSynonyms- absorbed
- taken up
- caught up
- lost
- intent
- wrapped up
- immersed
- engrossed
- rapt
adj lost in thoughtSynonyms- lost in thought
- abstracted
- distracted
- unaware
- oblivious
- faraway
- absent-minded
- heedless
- distrait
- in a brown study
Synonyms for preoccupiedadj having one's thoughts fully occupiedSynonymsadj so lost in thought as to be unaware of one's surroundingsSynonyms- absent
- absent-minded
- abstracted
- bemused
- distrait
- faraway
- inattentive
Synonyms for preoccupiedadj deeply absorbed in thoughtSynonyms- bemused
- deep in thought
- lost
Related Wordsadj having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with somethingSynonymsRelated Words |