preoccupied
A common way to emphasize a high degree of preoccupation.
A common way to express an excessive degree of preoccupation.
Signifies total absorption, to the exclusion of other things.
An informal way to say 'completely preoccupied'.
Used to emphasize a very high degree of preoccupation.
Similar to 'completely', emphasizing total preoccupation.
Indicates a small or slight degree of preoccupation.
Indicates a profound or intense level of mental absorption.
Similar to 'a little', indicating a small degree of preoccupation.
Shows a growing trend of being preoccupied over time.
Used to indicate a moderate degree of preoccupation.
Indicates an excessive or unhealthy level of preoccupation.
To be in a state of being absorbed in thought.
To have an appearance of being absorbed in thought.
To appear to be absorbed in thought.
To give the impression of being lost in thought.
To start being absorbed in thought, often due to a specific event or worry.
To continue to be absorbed in thought over a period of time.
The most common preposition, used when the cause is a thought, problem, or personal concern.
Often used when the cause of preoccupation is an external event or broad concept (e.g., war, sport).