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.
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In my experience, portfolios that respond quickly and precisely to shifting market dynamics outperform those that rely on big but unfocused investments.
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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
This shift happened not because of broad, unfocused criticism, but through detailed research, strategic partnerships and persistent focus.
—Jay Ruderman, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
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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
This shift happened not because of broad, unfocused criticism, but through detailed research, strategic partnerships and persistent focus.
—Jay Ruderman, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unfocused
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“Unfocused.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfocused. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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