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Focused vs Preoccupied - What's the difference?

focused | preoccupied |

As adjectives the difference between focused and preoccupied

is that focused is centered or concentrated while preoccupied is concerned with something else; distracted; giving one's attention elsewhere.

As verbs the difference between focused and preoccupied

is that focused is (focus) while preoccupied is (preoccupy).

focused

English

Alternative forms

* (UK ) focussed

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • centered or concentrated.

    • Antonyms

    * unfocused

    Verb

    (head)
  • (focus)

    • Anagrams

    *

    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)