unfocused

adjective

un·​fo·​cused ˌən-ˈfō-kəst How to pronounce unfocused (audio)
variants or less commonly unfocussed
1
: not adjusted to a focus
2
: not concentrated on one point or objective
unfocused rage

Examples of unfocused in a Sentence

an unfocused approach to studying Your essay seems unfocused and unclear. She has lots of unfocused energy.
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The former president's public addresses have seemingly become more disjointed and unfocused in recent months, something The New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman raised on CNN's The Source show last month. Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024 But unfocused spite — sprays of purposeless vandalism — can be funny for only so long. Brandon Sanchez, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024 The Trump administration is too unfocused and chaotic to be a reliable partner, and Trump’s nativist political base would likely reject the United States going to war on Taiwan’s behalf. Daniel Lynch, Foreign Affairs, 19 Mar. 2018 This year, Lathan appeared in Curb Your Enthusiasm and The Supremes At All-You-Can-Eat. Quentin Spivey The hilarious and free-spirited Quentin is talented but unfocused. Okla Jones, Essence, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unfocused 

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of unfocused was in 1859

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“Unfocused.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfocused. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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