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
Biden didn’t come across as well, looking frail and unfocused at several key points.
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 28 June 2024
Or another string of games when he’s limited by unfocused foul trouble — followed, of course, by Princess and the P analysis on the podcast about how uncomfortable and hard the job can be when a two-way star is asked to do so much dirty work (i.e., rebounding and defending).
—Mirjam Swanson, Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2024
The newsman gently but firmly prodded Biden on his motivations for staying the race after last week’s halting and unfocused debate performance.
—Will Sommer, Washington Post, 5 July 2024
President Joe Biden’s halting answers, weak voice and often unfocused answers during Thursday’s debate left Arizona Democrats notably silent immediately afterward.
—Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 28 June 2024
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 28 June 2024
Or another string of games when he’s limited by unfocused foul trouble — followed, of course, by Princess and the P analysis on the podcast about how uncomfortable and hard the job can be when a two-way star is asked to do so much dirty work (i.e., rebounding and defending).
—Mirjam Swanson, Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2024
The newsman gently but firmly prodded Biden on his motivations for staying the race after last week’s halting and unfocused debate performance.
—Will Sommer, Washington Post, 5 July 2024
President Joe Biden’s halting answers, weak voice and often unfocused answers during Thursday’s debate left Arizona Democrats notably silent immediately afterward.
—Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 28 June 2024
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“Unfocused.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfocused. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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