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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Engineers also tested the instrument's alignment mechanism and moved it from the deliberately unfocused position used during launch to the position expected to provide the sharpest images.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
You saw an unfocused and unbothered bunch who, afterward, seemed mainly perplexed by their lack of execution.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
People working for AI companies are so busy and unfocused on traditional markers of wealth, many have yet to fully embrace the fruits of that labor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
The rambling and unfocused speech offered little in the way of specifics.
From Salon ● Apr. 2, 2026
Maybe the problem is that I’ve become too unfocused.
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
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