plural preoccupations
1
: a state in which you give all your attention to something
—usually + with
I don't understand her preoccupation with her appearance.
2
: something that you give all or most of your attention to
We need to better understand the problems and preoccupations of our clients.
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“Preoccupation.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/preoccupation. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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