Dictionary definition of preoccupied

1. The detective was preoccupied with solving the complex murder case, leaving little time for personal matters.
2. The politician's preoccupied mind prevented her from fully listening to her constituents' concerns.
3. The child's preoccupied thoughts about her lost toy made her oblivious to her mother calling her name.
4. The couple's preoccupied discussions about their upcoming vacation made them oblivious to the waiter patiently waiting to take their order.
5. Jack's preoccupied demeanor indicated that his mind was occupied with an important decision he had to make.
6. She seemed preoccupied, lost in deep thought.
7. His preoccupied expression hinted at a hidden worry.
8. The professor appeared preoccupied during the lecture.
9. Preoccupied with work, she missed the beautiful sunset.
10. Their preoccupied minds hindered effective communication.
11. Preoccupied with deadlines, he forgot his lunch.
12. She looked preoccupied, as if something troubled her.
13. Preoccupied with his phone, he bumped into a lamppost.
14. His preoccupied demeanor raised questions among friends.
15. Preoccupied with research, he neglected his social life.
16. She seemed preoccupied with solving a complex puzzle.
17. His preoccupied gaze wandered during the meeting.
18. Preoccupied minds can lead to forgetfulness.
19. She was too preoccupied to notice the time passing.
20. Preoccupied with chores, he missed the party.
21. His preoccupied attitude affected his relationships.
22. She appeared preoccupied with a pressing matter.
23. Preoccupied with exams, they pulled all-nighters.
24. Preoccupied thoughts can hinder creativity.
25. He looked preoccupied, lost in his own world.