Unfocused: meaning, definitions and examples
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unfocused
[ ʌnˈfoʊkəst ]
lack of attention
Not giving full attention to a task or situation; distracted or inattentive.
Synonyms
distant, distracted, inattentive.
Examples of usage
- He seemed unfocused during the meeting, constantly checking his phone.
- Her unfocused gaze indicated that her mind was elsewhere.
- The unfocused student struggled to concentrate on his homework.
lacking clarity
Not clearly defined or expressed; lacking precision or focus.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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unfocused |
Describes an image that lacks sharpness or clarity and is mainly used in photography or similar visual contexts.
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blurry |
Usually refers to vision or an image that is not clear, often used in medical or photographic contexts.
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vague |
Often describes communication that is not specific or detailed, which can cause confusion.
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ambiguous |
Describes something that can be understood in more than one way and is often used in official documents or academic contexts.
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Examples of usage
- The unfocused image was blurry and difficult to make out.
- Her unfocused speech left the audience confused about her main points.
Translations
Translations of the word "unfocused" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sem foco
🇮🇳 ध्यान केंद्रित नहीं
🇩🇪 unscharf
🇮🇩 tidak fokus
🇺🇦 нефокусований
🇵🇱 nieostry
🇯🇵 ピントが合っていない
🇫🇷 flou
🇪🇸 desenfocado
🇹🇷 odaklanmamış
🇰🇷 초점이 맞지 않는
🇸🇦 غير مركز
🇨🇿 nezaostřený
🇸🇰 nezaostrený
🇨🇳 未聚焦
🇸🇮 neizostren
🇮🇸 óskýr
🇰🇿 фокусталмаған
🇬🇪 დაუფოკუსებელი
🇦🇿 fokuslanmamış
🇲🇽 desenfocado
Etymology
The word 'unfocused' originated from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'focused', which comes from the Latin 'focus' meaning 'hearth' or 'fire'. The concept of focus has been associated with clarity and attention for centuries, and 'unfocused' emerged as the opposite, describing a lack of clarity or attention.
See also: focus, focused, focusing, focussed, unfocusedness.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #28,457, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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