Synonyms: haunted, preoccupied, taken up, obsessed
Definition: having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
Usage: 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; he was taken up in worry for the old woman
Similar words: concerned
Definition: feeling or showing worry or solicitude
Usage: concerned parents of youthful offenders; was concerned about the future; we feel concerned about accomplishing the task at hand; greatly concerned not to disappoint a small child
Synonyms: preoccupied, bemused, deep in thought, lost
Definition: deeply absorbed in thought
Usage: as distant and bemused as a professor listening to the prattling of his freshman class; lost in thought; a preoccupied frown
Similar words: thoughtful
Definition: exhibiting or characterized by careful thought
Usage: a thoughtful paper