unfocused

adjective

un·​fo·​cused ˌən-ˈfō-kəst 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Sometimes that critique is known as a fishing expedition, an unfocused and far-reaching hunt for any possible wrongdoing even if completely unrelated to the case. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 June 2026

There is no meaningful amount of last-minute effort that compensates for months of unfocused or incomplete readiness. — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 3 June 2026

However, despite Fariala’s tight control of the tone and the musical elements, the script remains shaggy and unfocused at times. — Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 22 May 2026

Unlike Mario's revolutionary outing on the N64 with Mario 64, Yoshi's turn on that system was underwhelming at best, with unfocused and bland platforming. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 19 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for unfocused

• focused
• focussed
• locust
• refocused