noun
- the state of being absorbed in thought about something
- an idea or matter that continually engages a person’s mind
Examples
- His preoccupation with work made him forget about dinner.
- She noticed his obvious preoccupation during the meeting.
- Money has become her main preoccupation lately.
- The teacher’s preoccupation with test scores worried parents.
- His preoccupation with details slowed down the project.
- Her preoccupation seemed to make her distant from friends.