preoccupied with

Frequency: 8.840.5 per million words

The most common preposition, used when the cause is a thought, problem, or personal concern.

preoccupiedpreoccupied + PREPOSITION

Categories:

with

Examples (10)

  • He was too preoccupied with his own problems to worry about hers.
  • She seemed entirely preoccupied with her phone during dinner.
  • The professor was deeply preoccupied with his research.
  • Don't be so preoccupied with trivial matters.
  • He's been preoccupied with thoughts of his upcoming exam.
  • The manager appeared preoccupied with the financial reports.
  • Many parents are preoccupied with their children's future.
  • I was so preoccupied with the meeting that I forgot my keys.
  • She remains preoccupied with the mystery novel she's reading.
  • He became increasingly preoccupied with his health after the diagnosis.