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[ adjective ] having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

Examples

"became more and more haunted by the stupid riddle" "was absolutely obsessed with the girl" "got no help from his wife who was preoccupied with the children"

Used in print

(Ann Hebson, The Lattimer Legend....)

She was taken_up in worry for the reckless old_man .

Related terms

concerned

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