PREPOSSESSED Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

prepossessed 1 of 2

adjective

as in engaged

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prepossessed

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verb

past tense of prepossess

as in influenced

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Adjective

Retirees who stay engaged, maintain relationships, and pursue meaningful activities often find more satisfaction than those who simply step away from work without a clear plan for what comes next.

— Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Keep reading to discover new ways to help kids stay engaged and on top of their learning.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 23 July 2026

Definition of engaged

Verb

The precise impact of any individual funding reduction is difficult to quantify because the Ebola outbreak and its spread has been influenced by many factors, including political turmoil, armed conflict and mistrust in healthcare workers.

— Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
The latest report by the country's public ‌health ⁠institute says transmission remains sustained, with recent fluctuations in cases likely influenced by reporting delays and ongoing data consolidation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026

Definition of influenced

Adjective

The French seemed preoccupied by him, with or without the ball.

— Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 15 July 2026
The Argentinian official Facundo Tello seemed more preoccupied with marching up to the players at the edge of the penalty area, warning them about infringement.

— Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of preoccupied

Verb

Most fans had taken care of their trash throughout the match, either putting it in the blue bag or already having disposed of it.

— Chris Vannini, New York Times, 26 June 2026
Other food items were also held past their seven-day date marking, which were then disposed of.

— Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2026

Definition of disposed

Adjective

Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank early Sunday, setting fire to two mosques and scrawling graffiti on buildings, Palestinian officials said.

— Reuters, NBC news, 27 July 2026
More than 700,000 Israeli settlers live in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, territories captured by Israel in 1967 and sought by the Palestinians for a future independent state.

— Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026

Definition of occupied

Verb

But even if the Yankees determined that Swanson could help Goodman, they would not necessarily be inclined to put together the kind of package the Rockies seek.

— Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Genetics, age and environmental factors all play a role, making some people naturally inclined towards earlier mornings while others reach their cognitive peak much later.

— Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of inclined

Adjective

Unabsorbed calcium leaves the body through stool, and absorbed calcium that isn't needed may be filtered by the kidneys and leave in urine—often within about a day.

— Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2026
Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.

— Erwin A. Bauer, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2024

Definition of absorbed

Verb

Having convinced the wide player that coming under his tutelage is the right next step, following talks with Chelsea post-Rogers’ sale, Garnacho is set for a critical, arguably career-defining, 12 months.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Lassally wanted Craig Ferguson for the job and eventually convinced the network to sign the Scottish comedian.

— Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

Definition of convinced

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