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preoccupati

Preoccupati is the masculine plural form of the Italian adjective preoccupato, meaning worried or concerned. In Italian, it can describe people or groups who feel concern, and it may also be used as a noun phrase (i preoccupati) to refer to the worried ones in a given context.

Origin and formation: It is derived from the verb preoccupare (to preoccupy or to worry). The prefix

Grammatical notes: As an adjective, preoccupati agrees with masculine plural nouns. The feminine plural is preoccupate.

Usage: The term is common in everyday speech, journalism, and literature to express concern about events, safety,

Translations: In English, preoccupati translates as "worried," "concerned," or "anxious," depending on context. The nuance may

See also: preoccupare, preoccuparsi, ansia, apprensione.

pre-
conveys
priority
or
beforehand,
and
occupare
means
to
occupy;
together
they
express
the
sense
of
occupying
the
mind
with
concern.
The
form
appears
in
sentences
with
essere
or
other
linking
elements,
for
example:
siamo
preoccupati,
gli
studenti
preoccupati,
i
cittadini
preoccupati.
or
future
prospects.
It
can
describe
a
mood,
a
state
of
mind,
or
the
general
tone
of
a
group.
range
from
mild
concern
to
heightened
stress.