preoccupied

pre·oc·cu·pied  (pr-ky-pd)

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.

Thesaurus

Adj.	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, lost thoughtful - 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 up concerned - 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"

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preoccupied

adjective 1. absorbed, taken up, caught up, lost, intent, wrapped up, immersed, engrossed, rapt

2. lost in thought, abstracted, distracted, unaware, oblivious, faraway, absent-minded, heedless, distrait, in a brown study

Translations

preoccupied [priːˈɔkjupaɪd] adj (= worried) → preocupado (= absorbed); ensimismado

preoccupied [priːˈɔkjupaɪd] adj → préoccupé(e)

preoccupied [priːˈɔkjupaɪd] preoccupation adj (= thoughtful) → gedankenverloren;

(with work, family) → beschäftigt

preoccupied [priːˈɔkjupaɪd] adj → preoccupato/a