Preoccupied and Tenty

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Preoccupied adjective - Lost in thought and unaware of one's surroundings or actions.

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Tenty is an antonym for preoccupied.

Nearby Words: preoccupy, preoccupying

Tenty adjective - Paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity.

Usage example: I warn ye now, ye best be tenty

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Preoccupied is an antonym for tenty.

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Tenty and Preoccupied. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 01, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/preoccupied/tenty

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