preoccupation
noun/priˌɑkjəˈpeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #14,794 most common English word
Meaning
the state of thinking about something so much that you cannot focus on other things
Example sentence
His constant preoccupation with money made it hard for him to enjoy simple pleasures.
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