overfocus
verb
over·fo·cus
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overfocused;
overfocusing
Definition of overfocus
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to focus (something) or to become focused to an excessive degree: such as
a
intransitive
: to concentrate too much attention or effort
So, as the worrier overfocuses on all the ways that something could go wrong, worry ultimately heightens a sense of danger.— Sheila Achar Josephs
b
transitive
: to adjust (a lens) past the point at which an image is perfectly focused
overfocused the camera lens But the chameleon's cornea, Schaeffel discovered, overfocuses the image. — Discover
overfocus
nounDefinition of overfocus (Entry 2 of 2)
: an excessive or unnecessary degree of focus
Behavioral therapy can be very helpful … to control overfocus on work or social issues.— Wes Burgess Our overfocus on relationships leads us to demand too much of intimacy.— Geraldine K. Piorkowski
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