haunted haunted /ˈhɔntɪd/

adjective

1. () Having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something  ( haunted , obsessed , preoccupied , taken up )
   having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
    Became more and more haunted by the stupid riddle
   became more and more haunted by the stupid riddle
    Was absolutely obsessed with the girl
   was absolutely obsessed with the girl
    Got no help from his wife who was preoccupied with the children
   got no help from his wife who was preoccupied with the children
    He was taken up in worry for the old woman
   he was taken up in worry for the old woman
   
2. Inhabited by or as if by apparitions  ( haunted )
   inhabited by or as if by apparitions
    A haunted house
   a haunted house
   
3. Showing emotional affliction or disquiet  ( haunted )
   showing emotional affliction or disquiet
    Her expression became progressively more haunted
   her expression became progressively more haunted