preoccupying

[US]/priːˈɒkjʊpaɪɪŋ/

[UK]/priˈɑːkjəˌpaɪɪŋ/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to occupy someone's mind or attention fully; to engage someone's thoughts completely; to focus someone's concentration on something

preoccupying thoughts

preoccupying issues

preoccupying concerns

preoccupying matters

preoccupying feelings

preoccupying tasks

preoccupying questions

preoccupying dreams

preoccupying events

preoccupying situations

his preoccupying thoughts kept him awake at night.

she found herself preoccupying over the upcoming exam.

preoccupying issues at work can affect your performance.

his preoccupying worries about the future are exhausting.

she has a preoccupying habit of overthinking every decision.

preoccupying thoughts can lead to anxiety.

he has been preoccupying himself with work lately.

her preoccupying feelings about the relationship are hard to ignore.

they expressed their preoccupying concerns during the meeting.

preoccupying thoughts can hinder creativity.

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