focused

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adjective

fo·​cused ˈfō-kəst 

1

: having clear and definite goals and ambitions

a focused and determined individual

… has come into training camp highly focused and motivated.

—Steve Reed

2

: giving attention and effort to a specific task or goal

making a focused effort to win support for the proposal

… a focused approach that targets the individual needs of students.

—Dave Berns

3

: having or giving the proper sharpness of outline due to good focusing : in focus

The team uses computer software to stitch the photographs together into a single focused image …

—Erik Olsen

4

: brought to a point of concentration or convergence

… a focused, steerable beam of charged atoms …

—Jon Orloff

focused

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past tense of focus entry 2

Examples of focused in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

His teachers attributed the problem to his inability to stay focused while using an iPad throughout the day, Byock said. — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026

Rather than reinventing the concept, Sigma seems focused on fixing the quirks that made the original a tough sell for many shooters. — New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026

Yet much attention remains focused on whether individual leaders have the resilience and capabilities to navigate these conditions. — Carol Geffner, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Looking ahead, the brand remains focused on sustainable and selective growth while continuing to bolster its global presence. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

from past participle of focus entry 2

First Known Use

Adjective

1840, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Rhymes for focused

• refocused
• unfocused
• focussed
• locust