hyperfocused

1 of 2

past tense and past participle of hyperfocus entry 2

hyperfocused

2 of 2

adjective

hy·​per·​fo·​cused ˌhī-pər-ˈfō-kəst 

: extremely or intently focused : directing one's powers, efforts, or attention with great intensity

… a signal of the company's hyperfocused political agenda.

—Anabel Sosa

—usually used with on

… said that she's been so hyperfocused on gearing up for the big game that she "totally forgot" about her upcoming birthday …

—Desiree Murphy

… became hyperfocused on controlling her clothing however she could through fixing and mending.

—Sadhbh O'Sullivan

Both Republicans and Democrats have been hyperfocused on health care affordability …

—Congressional Quarterly Health

Examples of hyperfocused in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Education has become too hyperfocused on preventing pregnancy, Ahmad said. — Kff Health News, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

hyperfocus entry 1 + -ed entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1981, in the meaning defined above