preoccupation
/priˌɑkjəˈpeɪʃən/
noun
- A state of being completely absorbed in one's thoughts; a concern or interest that dominates one's mind.
- She had a constant preoccupation with finding the perfect gift.
- The team's main preoccupation was meeting the project deadline.
- His preoccupation with video games made him forget his homework.
- Something that takes up all of someone's attention or time; a major concern or focus.
- Her main preoccupation these days is planning the wedding.
- The company's preoccupation with profits sometimes hurts employee morale.
- Climate change has become a global preoccupation.
- The act of occupying something before someone else; prior possession or use.
- The preoccupation of the land by settlers led to conflicts.
- The treaty addressed the preoccupation of the territory by the neighboring country.
- Preoccupation of the best seats is common at popular events.
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