Synonyms of focused

focused 1 of 2

adjective

variants also focussed

1

as in immersed

having the mind fixed on something

was focused on the football game and didn't hear me knock

Synonyms & Similar Words

• immersed
• absorbed
• interested
• engaged
• attentive
• engrossed
• enthralled
• intent
• observant
• deep
• rapt
• all ears
• involved
• intrigued
• watchful
• conscious
• hypnotized
• alert
• alive
• mesmerized
• wide-awake
• open-eyed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• distracted
• absent
• unfocused
• abstracted
• inattentive
• preoccupied
• unabsorbed
• absentminded
• oblivious
• remote
• lost
• dreamy
• hazy
• foggy
• disinterested
• uninterested
• inobservant
• apathetic
• daydreaming
• faraway

2

as in all

not divided or scattered among several areas of interest or concern

a focused effort to provide shelter for the homeless during the winter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• all
• undivided
• concentrated
• entire
• whole
• exclusive
• total
• thorough
• comprehensive
• full
• complete
• lump
• intact
• utter
• unqualified
• perfect
• integral
• unadulterated
• absolute
• unbroken
• unalloyed
• teetotal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• divided
• scattered
• diffuse
• incomplete
• partial
• deficient
• fragmentary
• halfway
• fragmental

focused

2 of 2

verb

variants also focussed

past tense of focus

as in concentrated

to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective

try to focus your attention on the task at hand

Synonyms & Similar Words

• concentrated
• riveted
• centered
• trained
• fastened
• aimed
• pointed
• directed
• attended
• set
• leveled
• nailed
• heeded
• refocused
• zeroed (in on)
• minded
• obsessed (over)
• honed in (on)
• homed (in on)
• fixated (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of focused

Adjective

Yet, our interest remains thoroughly focused on the shoulder—or, more accurately, a few inches above, where the iconic power shoulder resides. — Talia Namdar-Cohen, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2026

It has recently been reported that a significant number of people at original Quake developer id Software were laid off amid Microsoft’s major Xbox reorganization; however, most of that studio has been more focused on the recent Doom reboot series. — Samuel Axon, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026

This very early stage capital in climate right now is very focused on hardtech innovation like nuclear powergen and advanced batteries, and of course any hardtech innovations used in data centers. — Rob Day, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

The Fed is likely to remain more focused on inflation than labor. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026

That reporting into what claimed to be a better kind of prison, more focused on treating inmates with mental-health issues, concluded that the conditions at the center were appalling, resulting in fires being set by inmates on their own persons. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

With focused reskilling and deliberate on-the-job learning, today’s employees become tomorrow’s advantage. — Ravin Jesuthasan, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026

And so our strategy has been very much focused on super-serving the fandoms, to expand the concentric circles to offer them more ways to engage the best place to consume our content should be on our platform. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

Jennie looks lost in thought, her attention directed off to the right; Gardner’s small, dark eyes appear focused on a point to the left. — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026

Verb

Her physical injuries Testimony early in the week focused on the extent of Clancy’s physical injuries and medical recovery after her suicide attempt. — Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

During the primary, Raman and independent group supporting her focused on ads on social media and streaming platforms, which are cheaper than traditional television ads. — Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026

After the last several years focused on Y2K style trends, the fashion industry’s next stop on the throwback train is the 2010s. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 8 Aug. 2026

His voluminous oeuvre is laser-focused on exploring the idea of the inner freak. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 8 Aug. 2026

Addressing loneliness may require support focused on the quality of relationships and whether people experience them as close, trusting and meaningful. — The Conversation Us, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026

Professional sports organizations once focused almost exclusively on winning games and selling tickets. — Ted Leonsis, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026

His initial mission focused on protecting service members, developing drones to clear buildings instead of people. — John Werner, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Wiener has sought to position himself as a congressional candidate focused on practical public policy solutions without abandoning progressive ideology. — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026