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Unfocusedness: meaning, definitions and examples

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unfocusedness

[ ʌnˈfoʊkəstnəs ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

lack of concentration

Unfocusedness refers to the state of lacking concentration or the inability to focus on a particular task or topic. It is characterized by a scattered or wandering mind, making it difficult to pay attention or stay engaged.

Synonyms

distractedness, inattentiveness, scatterbrainedness.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
unfocusedness	Similar to 'unfocusedness', describing lack of focus. Typo alert: likely the intended differentiation is with 'unfocusedness'. If not, consider 'disorganization'. The project's unfocusedness led to missed deadlines. Her unfocusedness affects the productivity of the team.
distractedness	Used when someone is frequently diverted by external stimuli or thoughts, hindering their attention to the task at hand. Her distractedness made it hard for her to complete her work on time. The noise outside led to his distractedness during the exam.
inattentiveness	Refers to the lack of attention or concentration, often implying negligence or forgetfulness. His inattentiveness in class led to lower grades. Due to inattentiveness, she missed the important announcement.
scatterbrainedness	Describes a state of being disorganized and easily forgetful, often carrying a mildly negative connotation. Her scatterbrainedness made her forget the meeting's agenda. He is known for his scatterbrainedness, often misplacing his keys.

Examples of usage

His unfocusedness during the meeting was evident, as he kept checking his phone and doodling on his notepad.
The unfocusedness of the students during the lecture led to poor academic performance.
She struggled with unfocusedness while studying for the exam, constantly getting distracted by social media.

Translations

Translations of the word "unfocusedness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 falta de foco

🇮🇳 ध्यान की कमी

🇩🇪 Unkonzentriertheit

🇮🇩 kurang fokus

🇺🇦 нефокусованість

🇵🇱 brak skupienia

🇯🇵 集中力の欠如

🇫🇷 manque de concentration

🇪🇸 falta de concentración

🇹🇷 odaklanma eksikliği

🇰🇷 집중력 부족

🇸🇦 عدم التركيز

🇨🇿 nedostatek soustředění

🇸🇰 nedostatok sústredenia

🇨🇳 缺乏专注

🇸🇮 pomanjkanje osredotočenosti

🇮🇸 skortur á einbeitingu

🇰🇿 назарының жетіспеушілігі

🇬🇪 ყურადღების ნაკლებობა

🇦🇿 diqqətsizlik

🇲🇽 falta de concentración

Etymology

The word 'unfocusedness' is a combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'lack of' and the word 'focusedness', which is derived from the verb 'focus'. The concept of being unfocused has been recognized for centuries, with various terms used to describe it in different contexts.

See also: focus, focused, focusing, focussed, unfocused.