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unfocused

[ uhn-foh-kuhst ]
/ ʌnˈfoʊ kəst /
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adjective
not brought into focus; lacking proper focus: an unfocused camera.
lacking a clear purpose or direction: an unfocused meeting.
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Also especially British, un·fo·cussed .

Origin of unfocused

First recorded in 1885–90; un-1 + focus + -ed2
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