unfocused
adjective
unĀ·foĀ·cused
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variants:
or less commonly unfocussed
Definition of unfocused
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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Recent Examples on the Web
Those MPs determined to stop no-deal have been divided and unfocused. — The Economist, "How Parliament can stop Boris Johnsonās no-deal Brexit," 29 Aug. 2019 So there were these bursts of creative energy throughout the set, but very much unfocused. — Mark Olsen, chicagotribune.com, "Architecture in āWhereād You Go, Bernadetteā adds to Cate Blanchettās portrayal of complex character," 19 Aug. 2019 The young womanās skin is waxen, her eyes unfocused, her posture cramped and scared, her hands inert and curled like claws. — Anne Boyer, Harper's magazine, "Bed Death & Beyond," 19 Aug. 2019 But Mr Bidenās speech was rambling and unfocused, more a laundry list of mainstream Democratic positions than a coherent narrative. — J.f. | Des Moines, The Economist, "Nearly two dozen presidential candidates descend on Iowa," 9 Aug. 2019 Trumpās comments about possible legislative responses to the weekend carnage continued a pattern in recent days of advocating unfocused ideas without specifics ā and a pattern that would face an uncertain path in Congress. — John Wagner, Twin Cities, "Trump says he sees āno political appetiteā to ban assault rifles," 7 Aug. 2019 Trumpās comments about possible legislative responses to the weekend carnage continued a pattern in recent days of advocating unfocused ideas without specifics - a pattern that would face an uncertain path in Congress. — John Wagner, Anchorage Daily News, "Trump stays largely out of public view during Dayton visit; El Paso awaits his arrival," 7 Aug. 2019 With dozens of minutes of self-serious debate over whether or not to unleash the Titans, the movie is an unfocused slog. 2. — Daniel Menegaz, EW.com, "Why Crawl is a better reptile monster movie than Godzilla: King of the Monsters," 12 July 2019 The loss of productivity ā from closing for an extra day or unfocused employees ā is also a concern, especially if workers stay out late to celebrate the holiday the night before returning to work. — Alexandria Burris, Indianapolis Star, "A midweek Fourth of July or a 3-day weekend? Here's what Indiana employers are doing," 27 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'unfocused.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for unfocused
unfocused
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of unfocused
: not relating to or directed toward one specific thing (such as a particular goal or task)
: not looking at anything specific
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