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

Two other metrics are more focused on the physiological effects of extreme heat on the human body. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

The patterns were similar, yet more focused in the Saudi Arabia game — with wingers and full-backs working specifically in partnership with one another. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Spherephones instead provide continuous audio cues that remain in the background while allowing workers to stay focused on their tasks. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026

One of the two ads Donalds released is a profile of his personal and professional background, while the other is entirely focused on AI data centers. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

While most Western attention remains focused on SpaceX and Elon Musk, a new generation of Chinese entrepreneurs is quietly transforming China’s role in the global space economy. — Rainer Zitelmann, Fortune, 2 July 2026

Leaders should ask focused questions, identify patterns and make visible improvements. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

The global brand is very focused on wellness, and this property is steadfast in upholding the theme. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026

Riles’s face is impassive, focused, as the announcer reads out the winner. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026

Verb

While the Supreme Court ruling focused specifically on cases in West Virginia and Idaho, it is expected to have far-reaching implications for those additional 25 states — and possibly more if other states pursue similar legislation. — Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 5 July 2026

The party has focused on driving down consumer costs, seizing on what polling shows is deep dissatisfaction about the economy and worries about affordability. — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 5 July 2026

The company has recently focused on developing advanced safety features for bicycles. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 July 2026

However, references to the semiquincentennial were relatively scant throughout the festival, and celebration efforts were instead focused on developing an elaborate firework and drone display. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026

Firefighters are still focused on protecting homes and infrastructure from the fire, Incident Commander Jake Livingston said. — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 4 July 2026

Beta 1 landed May 13, Beta 2 on May 26, and Beta 3 on June 16, with each one focused more on stability than new features. — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

The trials focused on refining launch performance and operational reliability in dynamic maritime conditions. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026

The same year, another, longer-running TV version focused on the story of survivors after an alien apocalypse that had wiped out most of the Earth's population. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 4 July 2026