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Meaning of unfocused
The primary meaning of the word "unfocused" refers to something or someone that lacks clear direction, concentration, or purpose.
Etymology of unfocused
The word "unfocused" is derived from the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and the word "focused" which is derived from the Latin word "focus" meaning "hearth" or "fireplace", and later used to describe a point of concentration or attention, the term "unfocused" emerged in the mid-20th century to describe something or someone lacking clear direction or concentration.
Synonyms
vague
unclear
ambiguous
indefinite
indistinct
hazy
fuzzy
cloudy
obscure
murky
muddled
confused
disorganized
scattered
fragmented
disjointed
rambling
meandering
aimless
directionless
pointless
meaningless
irrelevant
incoherent
inconsistent
erratic
unstable
unfixed
unsteady
wavering
indecisive
hesitant
uncertain
unsure
indecisive
wishy-washy
lackluster
unenthusiastic
apathetic
disinterested
distracted
preoccupied
absent-minded
inattentive
Definitions
- Lacking a clear direction or purpose
- * Not concentrated or directed towards a specific goal or activity
- * Unclear or vague in meaning or expression
Usage Examples
- The unfocused nature of the meeting made it difficult to achieve any concrete decisions
- * After a few hours of unfocused browsing, I realized I had wasted a lot of time
- * The unfocused plot of the movie made it hard to follow