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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

preoccupied

/priːˈɒkjʊpɪd/ adjective · British & US
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What does preoccupied mean?

adjective

Having one's mind or thoughts occupied or engaged by something else, often to the exclusion of other things; distracted or absorbed.

Example

"She was preoccupied with her work and didn't notice the time."

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