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

As if Nike didn’t have enough problems (sales slump, stale designs, unfocused branding, executive shakeup), the company recently found itself on center stage in one of those increasingly frequent cultural sideshows that masquerade as news. —Greg Petro, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025

In my experience, portfolios that respond quickly and precisely to shifting market dynamics outperform those that rely on big but unfocused investments. —Aurele Gouy, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025

Finally, saber-rattling with Iran is another example of an erratic and unfocused president. —Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025

This play here perfectly depicts just how unfocused New York was for the bulk of the night. —James L. Edwards Iii, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for unfocused

• focused
• focussed
• locust
• refocused