What is the opposite of preoccupied?

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Contexts ▼▲ Adjective Opposite of distracted or mentally caught up in something Opposite of forgetful or careless due to distraction Opposite of not paying attention to what is being said or done Opposite of given to, or indulging, in daydreaming Opposite of attached to someone or something in a neurotic or pathological manner Opposite of forgetful or careless due to distraction Opposite of troubled or tormented, typically due to trauma or something unpleasant Opposite of busy or occupied with business, work, or other activities Opposite of absorbed in thought Opposite of distant and cold in manner Opposite of being intent or focused on a goal or objective (of a person) Opposite of not concentrating or thinking clearly (of facilities or services) Opposite of not currently available for use Verb (of a place or position) Opposite of to have occupied Opposite of past tense for to distract, or to occupy or draw one's attention or thoughts … more ▼ ▲ Adjective ▲ Opposite of distracted or mentally caught up in something alert bored carefree disenthralled disinterested existing indifferent observant thoughtful uninterested unoccupied unfocused inattentive unabsorbed absent absentminded unfocussed distracted inobservant abstracted unconcerned uncaring detached inactive idle incurious apathetic uncurious uninvolved unenthusiastic dispassionate clear-headed negligent ignorant neglectful disengaged uncommitted perfunctory aloof nonchalant pococurante disenchanted impassive diffuse heedless sick scattered insouciant unresponsive sidetracked diverted tired unobservant casual vacant unmindful weary jaded trivial soft unstable flexible undecided unfixed indefinite weak undiscerning unnoticing unheeding unwatchful unperceiving unthinking unobserving unemployed unbusy fed up nonabsorbed uninhabited not busy ignoring oblivious more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of forgetful or careless due to distraction alert observant awake quick vigilant wary attentive aware perceptive wide-awake on the ball on your toes mindful focusedUS heedful watchful focussedUK regardful conscious percipient cognizant sentient conscientious tuned in sharp on one's toes paying attention concentrating attending rapt intent studious scrupulous acute noticing committed thoughtful assiduous heeding careful earnest responsive interested obliging caring concerned diligent responsible accommodating considerate open-eyed on guard on the job on the lookout not missing a trick more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of not paying attention to what is being said or done alert attentive aware conscious thoughtful abundant attending complete existing filled full sufficient Adjective ▲ Opposite of given to, or indulging, in daydreaming alert attentive horrible ordinary real terrible unromantic Adjective ▲ Opposite of attached to someone or something in a neurotic or pathological manner uninterested indifferent detached open-minded unconcerned dispassionate uncommitted uninvolved unprepossessed apathetic neutral disinterested passionless impartial blasé nonchalant uncaring phlegmatic Adjective ▲ Opposite of forgetful or careless due to distraction alert collected composed recollected self-collected self-composed self-possessed unhysterical concentrating Adjective ▲ Opposite of troubled or tormented, typically due to trauma or something unpleasant untroubled relaxed unruffled undisturbed unperturbed unflappable possessed unshaken unflustered unfazed unagitated unconcerned unbothered nonplussed undismayed unbroken unanxious unstirred Adjective ▲ Opposite of busy or occupied with business, work, or other activities available accessible free ready at hand on hand unengaged unoccupied disengaged off contactable relaxing inactive unbusy uninvolved unemployed off work not tied down having a break off duty not tied up not busy not engaged not occupied not working “The doctor is available and will see you now.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of absorbed in thought superficial casual cursory shallow depthless token unconsidered ignorant thoughtless uncritical fatuous empty peripheral light flippant flimsy inane trivial slapdash inattentive slipshod one-dimensional “Superficial thinkers see little and blame, while deep thinkers see much and commend.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of distant and cold in manner friendly approachable sociable cordial open warm affable congenial social gregarious outgoing companionable involved amicable amiable accessible genial easy convivial extroverted conversable communicative lively hospitable jovial neighbourlyUK neighborlyUS intimate aware alert clubby clubbable clubable matey attentive chummy good-natured easy-going interested Adjective ▲ Opposite of being intent or focused on a goal or objective hesitant “They were frustrated by the frequent losses at war with Celobongo and were then hesitant to continue without support.” Adjective ▲ (of a person) Opposite of not concentrating or thinking clearly organisedUK organizedUS alert efficient methodical disciplined meticulous orderly analytical controlled sensible prepared coordinated precise structured careful analytic systematic together ordered reasonable logical punctilious well ordered well organized well planned well regulated well-regulated well run well thought out “Our hiring criteria states that we need an employee who is self-motivated, organized, and a team player.” Adjective ▲ (of facilities or services) Opposite of not currently available for use available accessible free open unoccupied reachable ready unrestricted unused handy operative unengaged untaken vacant exploitable useable “You should give him a call now while his line is available.” Verb ▲ (of a place or position) Opposite of to have occupied forfeited gave up relinquished surrendered yielded yold forwent abandoned ceded sacrificed lost withwent “We reluctantly forfeited our prime, first-row seats at the concert because we had another urgent matter to attend to.” Verb ▲ Opposite of past tense for to distract, or to occupy 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