adj
focused
FOH-kuhst
adj
1
Giving full, concentrated attention to a particular goal or task.
"She stayed focused throughout the entire exam."
"A focused team is more productive than a distracted one."
How to Use Focused
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishConcentrating hard on one thing without being distracted.
UK vs US
Both "focused" and "focussed" are used, but "focused" (one S) is far more common, especially in American English.
Common pairings
stay focused
a focused approach
laser-focused
Word Forms
more focused comparative, most focused superlative
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