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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They’re called the “Thousand Yard Stare” — that blank, unfocused gaze of soldiers who’ve become emotionally detached from the horrors around them.
From Salon
These add-ons make “The Teacher” unfocused on its way to a larger geopolitical picture.
From Los Angeles Times
Laid off by the administration in recent days from their U.S. government jobs, the Trump voters expressed dismay at what they said has been an unfocused, counterproductive and callous slashing of the federal workforce.
From Los Angeles Times
The rest of the time, though, things are pretty but unfocused, like dreams that are half-remembered, not tangible enough to incur real meaning.
From Los Angeles Times
Back then it was hard to get approval from the police, and the march was a chaotic, unfocused event.
From BBC
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