unfocused

adjective

un·​fo·​cused ˌən-ˈfō-kəst How to pronounce unfocused (audio)
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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What this means for users seeking college admissions guidance is that AI platforms cannot discern whether uncommon or out-of-the-ordinary patterns in extracurricular guidance, personal statement topics, summer planning, or hook development are weak and unfocused or unique and eye-catching. Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025 Anderson’s account shows just how ill-informed and unfocused its approach was to the events of 1978–79. Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 5 Aug. 2025 The focus group for Bobby’s beer is similarly unfocused. Genevieve Koski, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2025 But while both can leave you drained and unfocused, burnout runs deeper. Lauryn Higgins, Time, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for unfocused

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of unfocused was in 1859

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“Unfocused.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfocused. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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