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For example, is there a word to describe a little girl who just sits on the sofa watching tv happily while her parents are fighting — as though she were in her own "happy place" and behaving normally?

This is for an art assignment. I have to draw a picture illustrating a word. I want to draw a scene similar to the one I described, but I don't know any words that would fit.

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    thesaurus.com/browse/oblivious
    – Hot Licks
    Commented May 19, 2020 at 1:32
  • How about unfazed?
    – Tinfoil Hat
    Commented May 19, 2020 at 5:14
  • I suggest there is not, because mot obviously, no one term could really encompass blind, deaf, selfish or insensitive people, among others. If "Draw a picture illustrating a word" is the only instruction you've been given, why not choose a word you're comfortable with? If that's not the only instruction, what was left out?
    – Robbie Goodwin
    Commented May 19, 2020 at 20:47
  • And I would note that "living in a vacuum" literally fits the criterion of the title.
    – Hot Licks
    Commented May 20, 2020 at 0:55

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engrossed

adjective
having all one's attention or interest absorbed by someone or something.
"they seemed to be engrossed in conversation"

from Oxford

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Unconcerned seems to fit the attitude you mentioned.

from MW

  • unconcerned (adj) - not involved : not having any part or interest, suggests a lack of sensitivity or regard for others' needs or troubles.

  • unconcernedness (noun)

  • unconcernedly (adverb)

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How about zoned out? From M-W:

zone out: to become oblivious to one's surroundings especially in order to relax

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