unfocused
Americanadjective
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not brought into focus; lacking proper focus.
an unfocused camera.
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lacking a clear purpose or direction.
an unfocused meeting.
Etymology
Origin of unfocused
First recorded in 1885–90; un- 1 + focus ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Feeling tired and unfocused is also a sign that you need more liquid.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
Yet works of high seriousness were never his strong suit, as his rambling and distressingly unfocused Eisenhower Memorial in Washington showed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 5, 2025
After opening the game disjointed and unfocused, the Trojans chipped away at a double-digit deficit and coming close before their rally was ultimately thwarted.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 18, 2025
Since its inception beginning with 2013’s “Man of Steel,” the live-action films in the DCU were largely derided as being unfocused and dull, lacking the narrative thrust of their competitors in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
From Salon ● Dec. 19, 2024
I sat in the front, staring out the window, my eyes unfocused, my palms sweaty, my breath catching in my throat.
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
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