26984 words

preoccupation

3 definitions • 3 examples
1
an idea or subject that someone thinks about most of the time:

Examples:

My main preoccupation now is trying to keep life normal for the sake of my two boys.
2
the state of being worried about or thinking about something most of the time:

Examples:

Lately, his preoccupation with football had caused his marks at school to slip.
3
the thing you think about most:

Examples:

[ U ] His preoccupation with sports is affecting his grades.

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