adj
unfocused
Unfocused (adj) means lacking a clear aim, direction, or concentration. Example: “The meeting was unfocused and drifted from topic to topic.”
adj
1
Lacking a clear aim, direction, or concentration.
"The meeting was unfocused and drifted from topic to topic."
"He seemed unfocused all morning, checking his phone every few minutes."
2
Of an image or lens: not sharply in focus; blurry.
"The photo came out unfocused because the camera moved."
How to use unfocused
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLacking clear direction or concentration, or (of an image) blurry.
Common pairings
unfocused mind
unfocused strategy
unfocused image
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more unfocused
- Superlative
- most unfocused
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Etymology
From un- + focused.
Synonyms
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unfocussed
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Rhymes for unfocused
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What does “unfocused” mean?
The word “unfocused” means lacking a clear aim, direction, or concentration. In plain terms, lacking clear direction or concentration, or (of an image) blurry.
How do you use “unfocused” in a sentence?
Here is “unfocused” used in a sentence: “The meeting was unfocused and drifted from topic to topic.”
What part of speech is “unfocused”?
“Unfocused” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “unfocused” have?
“Unfocused” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: lacking a clear aim, direction, or concentration.
