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Preoccupied vs Concentrated - What's the difference?

preoccupied | concentrated |

As adjectives the difference between preoccupied and concentrated

is that preoccupied is concerned with something else; distracted; giving one's attention elsewhere while concentrated is not dilute; having a high concentration.

As verbs the difference between preoccupied and concentrated

is that preoccupied is (preoccupy) while concentrated is (concentrate).

preoccupied

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Concerned with something else; distracted; giving one's attention elsewhere.
    • I was preoccupied with a deadline at work, and I forgot his birthday.

    Verb

    (head)
  • (preoccupy)

    • concentrated

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Not dilute; having a high concentration.
    • We made a drink from concentrated orange juice.
  • Intense; directed towards a specific location.
    • The concentrated fire from the enemy destroyed our fortifications.

    Antonyms

    * diluted

    Verb

    (head)
  • (concentrate)